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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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| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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 | 7/20/2022 11:50:04 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
-- No bill number - Implementation of Treasury Department guidance for Non-entitlement Units of government funding guidance under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
-- 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.
-- Post-enactment Pub.L. 116-136, Pub.L. 116-260 and similar bills - brief Congress and the administration on state's allocation and obligation of funds.
-- Post-enactment Pub.L. 117-2 - brief Congress and the administration on state needs and implementation or administration of state funds under Treasury guidance
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
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Public Law No: 117-58 and similar legislation as well as previously enacted authorizations: Support local Kansas government applications for US DOT competitive grant programs
-- Public Law No: 117-58; FY2022 and FY2023 Appropriations bills - H.R. 8294, etc., and similar draft legislation - Support re-authorization of a long-term federal transportation bill
-- Brief Congressional Delegation and US DOT on Kansas IKE Transportation program, support member project designation requests and community funding requests in surface transportation authorization and FY2022 and FY2023 Appropriations bills - H.R. 8294, etc.
-- Support project awards for multiple KDOT applications under 49 USC 22907
-- Support CDS requests for electric buses and other transportation improvements.
-- Support project awards for KDOT applications to fund the Centennial Bridge replacement under MEGA (49 U.S.C. 6701) and INFRA (23 U.S.C. 117)
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
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 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 - Successful support and implementation of adjustment to revenue neutrality calculation for provider assessments in state plan amendments, HCAIP
-- No bill number - support Kansas rural healthcare provider applications for Provider Relief Funds under Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
-- Pub.L. 117-2 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, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
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
-- Pub.L. 117-2 and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - and post-enactment implementation of COVID-19 response in Pub.L. 116-136 and Pub.L. 116-260: support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization, rescue, and recovery funding
-- Post-enactment activity in relation to Pub. L. 117-2 Pub.L. 116-136, and Pub.L. 116-260: support for state Medicaid and SCHIP reimbursement rates
-- 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 - Successful support and implementation of adjustment to revenue neutrality calculation for provider assessments in state plan amendments, HCAIP
-- No bill number - support Kansas rural healthcare provider applications for Provider Relief Funds under Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
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 |
Adam |
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Pub.L. 117-2 and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - and post-enactment implementation of COVID-19 response in Pub.L. 116-136 and Pub.L. 116-260: support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization, rescue, and recovery funding
-- Pub.L. 117-2 and P.L. 117-103, FY2022 and FY2023 Appropriations: Support for federal action to support utilities and utility ratepayers negatively impacted by the 2021 Winter Weather Event and failure of natural gas supply systems and electrical grid in Texas and other jurisdictions
-- No bill number: Federal disaster declarations related to Kansas wildfires and storms in December 2021
-- No bill numbers: Support adjustments to the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), Livestock Feed Losses, emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program, and Emergency Conservation Program for the relief of farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires.
-- No bill number: Monitor and implement changes to the COVID Public Health Emergency, specifically as related to health and infectious disease reimbursement rates
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Post-enactment activities on Pub. L. 117-2, and post-enactment activity on Pub. L. 116-136 and Pub. L. 116-260, and P.L. 117-103, implementation and support for funding for Unemployment Database Modernization; coordination of congressional delegation and Kansas Department of Labor casework efforts; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding.
-- No bill number: Support US DOL discretionary grant applications for UI system modernization.
-- FY2022 and FY2023 Labor-H appropriations bills such as H.R. 8295 and similar draft legislation - support funding for UI modernization and program administration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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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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
-- No bill number: Federal disaster declarations related to Kansas wildfires and storms in December 2021
-- No bill number: Support and coordination for all other federal Stafford Act declarations impacting Kansas counties and adjoining counties.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number - coordination of communication between Kansas Department of Commerce, local units of government, and the U.S. Department of Commerce/EDA and federal delegation members 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, Economic Development Administration, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Post-enactment activity on Pub. L. 117-2, P.L. 117-103, and post-enactment activity on Pub.L. 116-136 and Pub.L. 116-260 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
-- Post-enactment activity on Pub. L. 117-2, P.L. 117-103, and FY 2023 Appropriations bills - 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, 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 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Pub.L. 117-2, P.L. 117-103, and FY2022 and FY2023 draft Appropriations: Support for federal action to support utilities and utility ratepayers negatively impacted by the 2021 Winter Weather Event and failure of natural gas supply systems and electrical grid in Texas and other jurisdictions
-- No bill number: EPA regulatory ssues related to allowable vapor pressure for ethanol blended fuel
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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
-- No bill number: Support VA Funding for proposed eastern Kansas Kansas Veterans Home including discretionary grant applications at US Veterans Administration
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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: Interaction with US DOJ regarding third-party requests for investigations of alleged civil rights violations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number: Encourage State Department and Consular Affairs attention for Kansans awaiting delayed passport or visas.
-- No bill number: Monitor and report on the impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian War for Kansas businesses, agribusiness, and Ukrainians and Russians living in Kansas
-- No bill number: Support for reasonable action to allow solar power facility construction while avoiding tariff circumvention
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 - encourage USDA support and cooperation for Kansas agriculture promotion initiatives
-- No bill number - Support adjustments to the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), Livestock Feed Losses, emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program, and Emergency Conservation Program for the relief of farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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
-- No bill number - Support US Department of Education acceptance of Maintenance of Effort Waiver request
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of, 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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number: coordination of Kansas delegation, Kansas Department of Children and Families and HHS/ACF Office of Refugee Resettlement for clarification to Members of Congress of the state and federal roles in refugee resettlement with regard to Afghan and Ukrainian nationals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number: Implementation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Pub.L. 117-58) provisions for broadband grants
-- No bill number: Implementation of 988 suicide prevention hotline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number: Support for reasonable action to allow solar power facility construction while avoiding tariff circumvention
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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
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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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