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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 Massachusetts Ave., NW |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-3473 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4301-1004470
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6. House ID# 313810205
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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 |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Kevin O'Neill |
Date | 1/19/2018 12:05:09 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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Student loan reform and college affordability. Issues related to interest deduction, tolling of interest on student loans, Grad PLUS loans, interest rates and fees, and ability to refinance including H.R. 1614 and HR 4001. Higher Education Act reauthorization as it relates to student loans, including H.R. 4508. Education tax benefits and H.R. 1.
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 |
Kevin |
O'Neill |
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Eugenia |
Edwards Pierson |
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Kristine |
Blackwood |
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Amy |
Budner Smith |
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Pari |
Mody |
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Roxana |
Boyd |
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Sara |
Linder |
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Marne |
Marotta |
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Sebastien |
Lasseur |
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Haley |
Meyers |
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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
Issues related to medical device tax repeal and expanded use of flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and association health plans in ongoing health care reform legislation, and market stabilization efforts. Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2017 (RAISE Act, H.R. 1204). Legislation to repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA) limits on flexible spending accounts.
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 |
Kevin |
O'Neill |
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Kristine |
Blackwood |
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Mody |
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Amy |
Budner Smith |
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Eugenia |
Edwards Pierson |
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Sara |
Linder |
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Marne |
Marotta |
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Sebastien |
Lasseur |
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Haley |
Meyers |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
RAISE Act (H.R. 1204). ACA regulations. Issues related to McCarran-Ferguson Act repeal. Small business insurance regulations.
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 |
Kevin |
O'Neill |
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Kristine |
Blackwood |
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Pari |
Mody |
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Amy |
Budner Smith |
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Eugenia |
Edwards Pierson |
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Sara |
Linder |
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Marne |
Marotta |
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Sebastien |
Lasseur |
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Haley |
Meyers |
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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
Issues related to medical device excise tax. Issues related to flexible spending account limits and treasury rulings on rollovers. RAISE Act (H.R. 1204). Issues related to numerous tax policy proposals and comprehensive tax reform (H.R. 1), including small business tax issues, pass-throughs, student loan interest deduction, higher education tax credits and benefits; ACA tax implementation.
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 |
Kevin |
O'Neill |
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Kristine |
Blackwood |
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Pari |
Mody |
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Amy |
Budner Smith |
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Gregory |
Louer |
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Eugenia |
Edwards Pierson |
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Sara |
Linder |
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Marne |
Marotta |
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Sebastien |
Lasseur |
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Haley |
Meyers |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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2 | 4 | 6 |