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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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Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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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
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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: Cicely Simpson |
Date | 7/17/2015 9:01:12 AM |
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
Monitor all tax reform legislative matters.
Monitor tax extender legislative matters.
S.394, H.R.765 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
H.R. 644 - America Gives More Act of 2015.
H.R. 636 - America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015.
S. 1414 - Small Business Tax Certainty, A Growth Act of 2015.
S. 930 - Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2015.
S. 1399 - Small Business Expensing Act of 2015.
H.R. 2754 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make the Work Opportunity Tax Credit permanent.
H.R. 2510, S. 1660 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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David |
Koenig |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to FDA Model Food Code.
Monitor the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, (P.L. 111-296).
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-353).
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to menu labeling.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to US Dietary Guidelines.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Food Safety.
Monitor federal issues related to FDA sodium docket.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to the allocation of Red Snapper in the Gulf.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Agriculture Reform including Farm Bill legislation.
Monitor Title IV on nutrition program of Farm Bill.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to catfish inspection.
H.R. 1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
H.R. 2017 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015.
H.R. 1335 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Cicely |
Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Joan |
McGlockton |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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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
S. Amdt. 881 to S.Con.Res. 11.
S. Amdt. 442 to S.Con.Res. 11.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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David |
Koenig |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
H.R. 1147 - Legal Workforce Act.
H.R. 1401 - JOLT Act of 2015.
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)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Association Health Plans, Small Business Health Plans, Health-Care Related Tax Credits, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Monitor the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (P.L. 111-148).
Monitor the implementation of the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, (P.L. 111-152).
Monitor proposed revisions to the Affordable Care Act.
S.30 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act.
H.R. 30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015.
H.R. 863 - STARS ACT - Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality.
Employer reporting forms and instructions - Forms 1095-C and 1094-C.
H.R. 2712 - The Common Sense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015.
S. 1099 - PACE ACT.
H.R. 1624 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employer Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dave |
Koenig |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to FMLA and Sick Leave Reform.
Proposed Rule and Request for Comments: Proposed Rules Governing Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act - CRIN 3142 - AAOD. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption,RIN1245-AA03.
Monitor Federal case: the United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, National Association of Manufacturers & Coalition for a Democratic Workplace versus National Labor Relations Board.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to minimum wage.
Proposed Rule, RIN 1215-AB79; RIN 1245 - AA03, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice Exemption."
EEOC Enforcement Guidance (No. 915.002) Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Executive Order February 12, 2014, Minimum Wage for Contractors RIN 1235-AA10 Establishing Minimum Wage for Contractors (29 CPR Part 10).
March 2014 Presidential Memorandum to Sec. of Labor to consider revisions to the FLSAs main regulations re: an exemption from minimum wage and overtime.
NLRB Joint Employer Standard.
H.R. 1189 - The Preserving Employee Wellness Program Act.
H.R. 550 - EEOC Transparency & Accountability Act.
H.R. 549 - Litigation Oversight Act of 2015.
H.R. 548 - Certainty in Enforcement Act of 2015.
H.J. Res 29 Disapproving of NLRB's Ambush Elections Rule.
S.J. Res 8 A joint resolution of disapproval submitted by the NLRB relating to representation case procedures.
S. Amdt. 881 to S.Con.Res. 11.
H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.
S. 1695 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.
S. 1150 - Raise the Wage 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, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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Gaurav |
Parikh |
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Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Vocational Education and mentoring.
Dept. of Education Proposed Rule regarding Program Integrity: Gainful Employment (ED-2010-OPE-0012).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor Data Security & Cyber Security Legislation and working drafts.
Monitor and discuss emerging mobile payments marketplace.
Monitor the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203) and Sec. 920 related to debit card fee reforms.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to credit card swipe fees and changes to card network surcharging rules.
Monitor issues related to payroll cards.
Monitor issues related to Terrorism Risk Reauthorization Act of 2015, H.R. 26.
Monitor Small Business Administration lending practices and procedures.
S. 961 - Data Security Act of 2015.
H.R. 2205 - Data Security Act of 2015.
S. 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015.
S. 1484 - Financial Regulatory Improvement Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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David |
Koenig |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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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
Monitor draft legislation related to ADA Advance Notice.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to Patent Trolls and Patent Assertion Entities.
S. 177 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, [CRT Docket No. 110] RIN 1190-AA61, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations.
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking [CRT Docket No. 113] RIN 1190-AA64, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodations, Equipment and Furniture.
H.R. 9 - the Innovation Act.
S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 or the PATENT Act.
H.R. 2045 - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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David |
Koenig |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to food, commodity, and ethanol prices.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to commercial building and appliance efficiency.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to environmental issues.
Monitor Department of Energy proposed rules on energy efficiency.
H.R. 704 - The Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act.
H.R. 703 -Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act.
S 577 - Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015.
H.R. 875, a bill to provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3 - The Northern Route Approval Act.
S. 1195 - The Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act.
S. 761 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.
S. 1807 - the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act.
S.1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act.
S. 67 - The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.
H.R. 2576 - The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dave |
Koenig |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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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
Monitor agency compliance with respect to the Regulatory Flexibility Act, P.L. 96-354.
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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Amador |
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Simpson |
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Rep. Jim Cooper, Legislative Director (2005-2008), Rep. Lincoln Davis, Scheduler/Campaign Manager (2002-2004) |
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Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Mervyn |
Jones |
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Jon |
Simons |
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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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