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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 | 1101 15th St NW Ste 600 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005-5002 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Jennifer Herrick |
Date | 10/19/2015 12:48:37 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
Funding for the Office of Adolescent Healths (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPPP)
Oppose any funding bill that contains inappropriate and ideological policy riders
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
President of the U.S., U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
114th H.R. 1439 and S. 786 - Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
114th H.R. 2654 and S. 1512 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
114th H.R. 3185 and S. 1858 - Equality Act
114th H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures
Money in politics and voting rights, both their general consideration and their intersectionality
Private school vouchers, including Title I portability, 114th H.R. 618 and S. 265 - Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act), and 114th H.R. 3421 - Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A PLUS Act), and their inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Student Success Act (114th H.R. 5) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177)
Reauthorization and expansion of the District of Columbia private school voucher program
Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274)
Safe Schools Improvement Act (114th S. 311) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177)
Strengthening the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110) in the wake of Shelby County v. Holder, especially the Voting Rights Advancement Act (114th H.R. 2867 and S. 1659); also prioritization of this critically important work behind investigations into and defunding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Student Non-Discrimination Act (114th H.R. 846 and S. 439) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177 incl. S.Amdt. 2093)
Treatment of National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (Public Law No: 103-31) compliance in Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Public Law No: 11-148) implementation
Urging the Internal Revenue Service to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, and related rulemaking to provide guidance to those eligible on their political activities (expected, upcoming)
Using the President's Antiquities Act authority to designate the area around Stonewall as a national monument in our nations National Park System, thus honoring the American LGBT experience
Department of Education (DOE): Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Direct Grant Programs; and State-Administered Programs, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,253, 47,254 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 2 C.F.R. pt. 3474, 34 C.F.R. pt. 75, 34 C.F.R. pt. 76)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Implementation of Executive Order 13559 Updating Participation in Department of Health and Human Services Programs by Faith-Based or Religious Organizations and Providing for Equal Treatment of Department of Health and Human Services Program Participants, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,271, 47,272 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 45 C.F.R. pts. 87, 1050)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,283, 47,284 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 6 C.F.R. pt. 19)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in HUD Programs: Implementation of E.O. 13559, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,301, 47,302 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 24 C.F.R. pts. 5, 92, 570, 574, 576, 578, 582, 583, 1003)
Department of Justice (DOJ): Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,315, 47,302 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 28 C.F.R. pt. 38)
Department of Labor (DOL): Equal Treatment in Department of Labor Programs for Faith-Based and Community Organizations; Protection of Religious Liberty of Department of Labor Social Service Providers and Beneficiaries, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,327, 47,328 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 2)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,339, 47,340 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 38 C.F.R. pts. 50, 61, 62)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID): Amendment To Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs To Implement Executive Order 13559, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,237, 47,238 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 22 C.F.R. pt. 205)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations in USDA Programs: Implementation of E.O. 13559, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,243, 47,244 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. pt. 16)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, President of the U.S., Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Office of Justice Program, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Constitutional amendments addressing Citizens United v. FEC and McCutcheon v. FEC, and related cases, especially the Democracy for All Amendment (114th H.J.Res. 22 and S.J.Res. 5)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 DOC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization and expansion of the District of Columbia private school voucher program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
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
Private school vouchers, including Title I portability, 114th H.R. 618 and S. 265 - Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act), and 114th H.R. 3421 - Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A PLUS Act), and their inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Student Success Act (114th H.R. 5) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177)
Reauthorization and expansion of the District of Columbia private school voucher program
Safe Schools Improvement Act (114th S. 311) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177)
Student Non-Discrimination Act (114th H.R. 846 and S. 439) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177 incl. S.Amdt. 2093)
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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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
114th H.R. 1439 and S. 786 - Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
114th H.R. 2654 and S. 1512 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Funding for the Office of Adolescent Healths (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPPP)
Investigations into and defunding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, especially the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (114th H.R. 3134 and H.Con.Res. 79), the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (114th H.R. 3504), bills to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (114th S. 1861 and S. 1881), related provisions in S.Amdt. 2669 to 114th H.J.Res. 61, and a potential Senate amendment to the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (114th H.R. 22); also prioritization of Planned Parenthood over the critical need to restore the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110)
Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274)
Reproductive health and rights, generally, but especially the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (114th H.R. 36 and S. 1553) and the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act (114th H.R. 2972)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, President of the U.S., Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
114th H.R. 20 - Government By the People Act
114th H.R. 425 and S. 1838 - Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act
114th H.R. 430 and S. 229 - DISCLOSE Act
114th S. 1538 - Fair Elections Now Act
Constitutional amendments addressing Citizens United v. FEC and McCutcheon v. FEC, and related cases, especially the Democracy for All Amendment (114th H.J.Res. 22 and S.J.Res. 5)
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures
Executive Order requiring full disclosure of political spending by business entities receiving federal government contracts (furthermore, affirmatively certify that they are in compliance with 52 U.S.C. 30119 ban on direct or indirect political contributions)
Money in politics and voting rights, both their general consideration and their intersectionality
Removal of Representative Steve Scalise from his leadership position (Majority Whip) following the revelations regarding his 2002 address to a white supremacist group
SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Urging the Internal Revenue Service to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, and related rulemaking to provide guidance to those eligible on their political activities (expected, upcoming)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, President of the U.S., Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Funding for the Office of Adolescent Healths (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPPP)
Investigations into and defunding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, especially the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (114th H.R. 3134 and H.Con.Res. 79), the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (114th H.R. 3504), bills to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (114th S. 1861 and S. 1881), related provisions in S.Amdt. 2669 to 114th H.J.Res. 61, and a potential Senate amendment to the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (114th H.R. 22); also prioritization of Planned Parenthood over the critical need to restore the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110)
Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274)
Reproductive health and rights, generally, but especially the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (114th H.R. 36 and S. 1553) and the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act (114th H.R. 2972)
Treatment of National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (Public Law No: 103-31) compliance in Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Public Law No: 11-148) implementation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
President of the U.S., U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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
114th H.R. 1439 and S. 786 - Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
114th H.R. 2654 and S. 1512 - Pregnant Workers Fairness 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
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
114th H.Res.12 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service
114th H.Res. 54 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012
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
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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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Private school vouchers, including Title I portability, 114th H.R. 618 and S. 265 - Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act), and 114th H.R. 3421 - Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A PLUS Act), and their inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Student Success Act (114th H.R. 5) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177)
Reauthorization and expansion of the District of Columbia private school voucher program
Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274)
Department of Education (DOE): Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Direct Grant Programs; and State-Administered Programs, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,253, 47,254 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 2 C.F.R. pt. 3474, 34 C.F.R. pt. 75, 34 C.F.R. pt. 76)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Implementation of Executive Order 13559 Updating Participation in Department of Health and Human Services Programs by Faith-Based or Religious Organizations and Providing for Equal Treatment of Department of Health and Human Services Program Participants, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,271, 47,272 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 45 C.F.R. pts. 87, 1050)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,283, 47,284 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 6 C.F.R. pt. 19)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in HUD Programs: Implementation of E.O. 13559, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,301, 47,302 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 24 C.F.R. pts. 5, 92, 570, 574, 576, 578, 582, 583, 1003)
Department of Justice (DOJ): Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,315, 47,302 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 28 C.F.R. pt. 38)
Department of Labor (DOL): Equal Treatment in Department of Labor Programs for Faith-Based and Community Organizations; Protection of Religious Liberty of Department of Labor Social Service Providers and Beneficiaries, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,327, 47,328 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 2)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,339, 47,340 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 38 C.F.R. pts. 50, 61, 62)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID): Amendment To Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs To Implement Executive Order 13559, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,237, 47,238 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 22 C.F.R. pt. 205)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations in USDA Programs: Implementation of E.O. 13559, 80 Fed. Reg. 47,243, 47,244 (proposed Aug. 6, 2015) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. pt. 16)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
President of the U.S., Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Office of Justice Program, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urging the Internal Revenue Service to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, and related rulemaking to provide guidance to those eligible on their political activities (expected, upcoming)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
114th H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
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
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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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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Internet Address:
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Principal Place of Business (city and state or country) |
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 2 | 3 |
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
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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
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |