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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1919 South Eads Street |
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City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 73293-12
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6. House ID# 359270000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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: MICHAEL PETRICONE |
Date | 1/20/2015 4:14:02 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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Electronics Recycling; Electronics Waste; Energy Star; Energy Efficiency; US Environmental Trade Policy; Materials Restrictions;Green Government Procurement;H.R.2791 Responsible Electronics Recycling Act; S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Walter |
Alcorn |
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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
Energy Star; Energy Efficiency; Trade Policies Affecting Standards; Energy Use Disclosures; S.2262 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; Industry Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement; H.R. 4921 (Revision of certification requirements under Energy Star Program); H.R. 5057 EPS Service Parts Act of 2014; S.2791 EPS Service Parts Act of 2014
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Walter |
Alcorn |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Trade Legislation; Small Business and Ability to Export; Small and Medium Enterprises/Exports; Information Technology Agreement (ITA); Mexican Energy issues impacting Trade
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Sage |
Chandler |
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Veronica |
O'Connell |
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Michael |
Petricone |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Assistant, 2011-2014 |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Correspondent, 2009-2010 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Regulation of internet ; H.R. 3196 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors, and for other purposes.; H.R. 5125 WiFi Innovation Act; S.2505 Wifi Innovation Act; S.2583 E-Label Act; H.R. 5156 E-Label Act
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 |
Michael |
Petricone |
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Veronica |
O'Connell |
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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
Intellectual Property/Trade Agreements; Fair Use; IP Training Sessions; Online Infringement; H.R. 845 Shield Act; H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act; S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; H.R.3309 Innovation Act;TPA- IP Provisions; Trade Promotion Authority
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
O'Connell |
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Michael |
Petricone |
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Sage |
Chandler |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Assistant, 2011-2014 |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Correspondent: 2009-2010 |
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
H.R.684/S.336 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Veronica |
O'Connell |
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Michael |
Petricone |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Deputy Chief of Staff, 2014 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Director, 2012-2014 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Senior Legislative Assistant, 2012 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Assistant, 2009-2012 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Correspondent, 2008-2009 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Staff Assistant, 2007-2008 |
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
H.R.714/S.310 StartUp Act 3.0; S.189 Startup Visa Act of 2013; S.169 Immigration Innovation Act of 2013; H.R. 2131 Skills Visa Act; S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization 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 |
Veronica |
O'Connell |
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Michael |
Petricone |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Assistant, 2011-2014 |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Correspondent, 2009-2010 |
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
Issues related to Safe Driving
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
Veronica |
O'Connell |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Deputy Chief of Staff, 2014 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Director, 2012-2014 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Senior Legislative Assistant, 2012 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Assistant, 2009-2012 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Correspondent, 2008-2009 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Staff Assistant, 2007-2008 |
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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.2685 USA Freedom Act; H.R.1852 Email Privacy Act; ECPA Reform
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 |
Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Deputy Chief of Staff, 2014 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Director, 2012-2014 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Senior Legislative Assistant, 2012 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Assistant, 2009-2012 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Legislative Correspondent, 2008-2009 |
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Jamie |
Biondi |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, Staff Assistant, 2007-2008 |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the sharing economy
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 |
Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Assistant, 2011-2014 |
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Michael |
Hayes |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Legislative Correspondent, 2009-2010 |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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