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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 600 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW |
Address2 | Ste. 1000W |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20024 |
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
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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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: Travis Cushman |
Date | 10/19/2022 10:55:02 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
GIPSA-Farm Fair Practices Rule
Farm Bill
Protection of farmer and rancher data
AMS-Mandatory Price Reporting
Conservation Compliance Wetland & Highly erodible land
CFTC price volatility oversight
Cell-Base Protein
EPA Approps
CFAP
CCC
Conservation Program implementation
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Growing Climate Solutions Act, S.1251, H.R. 2820
Climate Smart Agriculture
Supply Chain
H.R. 7606 - Lower Food & Fuels Cost Act
Crop Insurance
Livestock
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Travis |
Cushman |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Shelby |
Myers |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Daniel |
Munch |
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Roger |
Cryan |
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Rudolph Theodore |
Layher |
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Bernt |
Nelson |
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Courtney |
Briggs |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, To Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff at USDA |
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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Concerns on Welfare of Livestock
Gene editing
H.R. 4140, Butcher Block Act
H.R. 3766, Optimizing the Cattle Markets Act of 2021
S.3229, Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
S.4030 - The Cattle Price Discovery & Transparency Act
S. 3870 - The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
S. 2732 - The John Stringer Rainey Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act
H.R. 3355 - The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act of 2021
S. 3678 - The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Rudolph Theodore |
Layher |
Jr. |
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Bernt |
Nelson |
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Shelby |
Hagenauer |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations
Interior-Environment Appropriations, Waters of the US Implementation, CERCLA, NPDES Permit Terms
Energy and Water Development
Electronic Logging Device/Hours of Service/Transportation Housing and Urban Development Act
FY 22 Budget reconciliation legislation (Build Back Better Act, H.R. 5376)
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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Dave |
Salmonsen |
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Travis |
Cushman |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Emily |
Buckman |
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Dustin |
Sherer |
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Courtney |
Briggs |
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Shelby |
Myers |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Repeal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Clean Water Act - Implementation of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR)
Clean Water Act - Senate and House resolutions opposing NWPR
Clean Water Act- Senate and House legislation on trading and other market-based incentives
WRDA Water Resources Development Act - NPDES Permit Terms
Biogenic CO2
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 |
Ryan |
Yates |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Cody |
Lyon |
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Randy |
Dwyer |
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Travis |
Cushman |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Courtney |
Briggs |
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Cody |
Lyon |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Pesticide Availability
Biological Evaluations
FIFRA preemption
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 |
Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Roger |
Cryan |
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Travis |
Cushman |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
Renewable Fuel Standard/Renewable Volume Obligation
Production Tax Credits for Renewable Fuels and Renewable Energy
E15 availability
Encourage domestic energy production
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Shelby |
Myers |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
FDA enforcement of standards of identity regulations
Need to Buy American (food procurement for schools and institutions)
H.R. 1861,The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Dustin |
Sherer |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, to Rep Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Biodiesel Tax Credits
Renewable Fuel Standard
High Octane Blends
Renewable Volume Obligations
E15 availability
Encourage domestic energy production
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Dale |
Moore |
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Shelby |
Myers |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
General Immigration Reform
H-2A Legislative Reforms
H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act
H2A regulatory reforms and implementation
H2B regulatory and legislative reforms
Border Security
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
Promote farm safety
Canadian Pacific Labor Negotiations
West Coast Ports Labor Negotiations
Rail Labor Negotiations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Snake River Corps Dams
America the Beautiful Initiative
America Competes Act-Lacey Act provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Shelby |
Hagenauer |
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Courtney |
Briggs |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
Western Water Infrastructure - Implementation of P.L.117-58
America the Beautiful Initiative
The 1031 Like/Kind Exchange Tax Provisions
H.R. 5376, The Build Back Better Act
Wild Horse and Burro Management
S. 1538 Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
S. 1769 Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
S. 2568/HR 4832 Open Access Evapotranspiration Data Act
S. 2980, the Wildlife-Livestock Conflict Resolution Act
S. 1493 Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act
S. 3192 M.H. Dutch Salmon Great Gila Wild and Scenic River Act
S. 4080 Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Expansion Act
S. 2561 A bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide that a land resource management plan or land use plan approved, amended, or revised under those Acts shall not be considered to be a continuing Federal agency action or constitute a discretionary Federal involvement or control for a distinct Federal purpose, and for other purposes.
S.J.Res. 55 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions."
H.J.Res. 91, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8, of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Shelby |
Hagenauer |
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Dustin |
Sherer |
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Veronica |
Nigh |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays
STB/Rail Safety
Reliable Rail Service Act
Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act (H.R. 8649)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Daniel |
Munch |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
Renewable Energy Tax Credits - Wind, solar, Biogas
Like Kind Exchange (Section 1031)
Capital Gains Taxes + Stepped-up Basis
Estate Tax Repeal Reform
Cost Recovery and Depreciation Issues
Extend Bonus Depreciation
Business Income Deduction
Taxation of Mutual Irrigation Companies
Corporate Tax Rate
For the 99.5 Percent Act, S. 994
Sensible Taxation & Equity Promotion Act
FY 22 Budget Reconciliation Legislation (Inflation Reduction Act, H.R. 5376)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Ryan |
Yates |
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Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Dustin |
Sherer |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Roger |
Cryan |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
FCC Order on Lightsquared/Ligado
S.2166/H.R. 4634, the Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act
Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Broadband Provisions
Right to Repair
S. 3549, Agricultural Right to Repair Act
S.Res. 712 - a resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Copyright Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Emily |
Buckman |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of Phase I of US-China Trade Agreement
US trade negotiations with other nations (United Kingdom, Kenya, Japan, etc.)
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
America COMPETES Act
Indo-Pacific Strategy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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Salmonsen |
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Nigh Swerdlow |
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Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Cryan |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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
FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption
Future highway and transportation funding
Electronic Logging Devices
Hours of Service Regulations during Coronavirus Emergency
Shipping Act and shipping delays (Congress and Federal Maritime Commission)
Infrastructure
H.R. 3684 - The Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act implementation
Supply Chain
Entry-Level Driver Training
Water Resources Development Act
Ocean Shipping Reform Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Ryan |
Yates |
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Samuel |
Kieffer |
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Daniel |
Munch |
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Veronica |
Nigh Swerdlow |
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Roger |
Cryan |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Concerns of Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches
H.R. 5525, The ENABLERS Act
Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R. 9063)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Travis |
Cushman |
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Shelby |
Myers |
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Andrew |
Walmsley |
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Cody |
Lyon |
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Dustin |
Sherer |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Austin Scott |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, Office of Rural Development |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA, to the Deputy Secretary |
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Joby |
Young |
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Chief of Staff, USDA |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |