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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 | 3303 South Wakefield Street |
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City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22206 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 295510-330
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6. House ID# 374670018
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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. | ||||||||
Method A.
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: Rachel A. Emmons, Principal |
Date | 10/19/2016 6:22:34 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3040, H.R. 5926, S. Rept. 114-274, H. Rept. 114-699 -- FY 2017 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute for General Medical Sciences - Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program
H.R. 5055, H.R. 2028, H. Rept. 114-532, S. Rept. 114-236 -- FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations - Department of Energy - Fossil Energy Research and Development - Advanced Energy Systems
H.R. 5055, H.R. 2028, H. Rept. 114-532, S. Rept. 114-236 -- FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations - Department of Energy - Fossil Energy Research and Development - Unconventional Fossil Energy Technologies
H.R. 5055, H.R. 2028, H. Rept. 114-532, S. Rept. 114-236 -- FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations - Department of Energy - Fossil Energy Research and Development - Natural Gas Technologies
H.R. 5055, H.R. 2028, H. Rept. 114-532, S. Rept. 114-236 -- FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations - Department of Energy - Experimental Project to Stimulate Competitive Research
H.R. 5538, H. Rept. 114-632, S. 3068, S. Rept. 114-281 -- FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations - Indian Health Service - Indian Health Professions Program Activity - Indians into Medicine (INMED) Program, Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Nursing Program, and American Indians Into Psychology Program
H.R. 5393, H. Rept. 114-605, S. 2837, S. Rept. 114-239 -- FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations - NASA - NASA Education - NASA National Space Grant College Fellowship Program
H.R. 5393, H. Rept. 114-605, S. 2837, S. Rept. 114-239 -- FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations - NASA - NASA Education - NASA Experimental Project to Stimulate Competitive Research
H.R. 5393, H. Rept. 114-605, S. 2837, S. Rept. 114-239 -- FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations - National Science Foundation (NSF) - Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)- International and Integrative Activities - Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
H.R. 5054, H. Rept. 114-531, S. 2956, S. Rept. 114-259 -- FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Research, Education, and Economics (REE): National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - USDA EPSCoR
H.R. 5293, S. Rept. 114-263, S. 3000, S. Rept. 114-263 -- FY 2017 Defense Appropriations - Department of Defense - Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Defense-Wide - 0400D Research, Development, Test & Eval, DW
H.R. 5634, H. Rept. 114-668, S. 3001, S. Rept. 114-264 -- FY 2017 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations -- Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Research and Development
H.R. 5293, H. Rept. 114-577, S. 3000, S. Rept. 114-263 -- FY 2017 Defense Appropriations - Air Force - Research, Development, Test, Eval Air Force, Specialized Undergraduate Flight Training
NIH grant-related issues
VA grant-related issues
Track research and development issues as follows:
H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017
H.R. 5243, Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R. 897, Zika Vector Control Act
H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Rachel |
Emmons |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Contacts related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) issues and regulations
H.R. 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act, Sec. 306. Clarification of assistance provided for certain flight training
Air Traffic Control and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) issues as follows:
H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016
Public Law 114-190, FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
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 |
Rachel |
Emmons |
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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
Contacts related to re-authorization of Higher Education Act - complete bill
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 |
Rachel |
Emmons |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1137, H.R. 3309 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 or the PATENT Act -- entire bill, specifically sections related to university research and patents
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 |
Rachel |
Emmons |
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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
general discussions regarding tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes - no specific bills introduced to date
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 |
Rachel |
Emmons |
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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
H.R. 5055, H.R. 2028, H. Rept. 114-532, S. 2804, S. Rept. 114-236 -- FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations - Discussions related to future energy research and development opportunities
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 |
Rachel |
Emmons |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5538, H. Rept. 114-632, S. 3068, S. Rept. 114-281 -- FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations -- Native American issues, 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
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Rachel |
Emmons |
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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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