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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1155 F Street, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 400 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30339 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 56771-12
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6. House ID# 351730000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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 | |
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: Kent Knutson, Vice President Government Relations |
Date | 07/19/2013 |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalties for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal.
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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
H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. Amdt 578 to S. Con. Res 8 - The Budget Resolution - Support amendment.
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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
Monitor rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representation Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor Management Relations Act - Interest in the NLRB and their actions.
H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor.
H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws.
Monitor Senate Labor and related agencies appropriations, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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
Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN:1904-AC87). H.R. 2093/S.484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Monitor changes. H.R. 1616/S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act of 2013 - Monitor energy efficiency requirements in building codes.
H.R. 2128 - Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act - Monitor homeowner rebates for energy efficient improvements.
H.R. 2126/S. 1191 - Better Buildings Act of 2013 - Making commercial buildings more efficient.
S. 1213 - Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act - Reauthorizes weatherization and state energy programs.
Monitor potential legislation related to the 2008 Lacey Act.
Monitor the EPAs rulemaking related to formaldahyde in composite wood products.
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., Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - Monitoring and general interest in privacy related issues.
S. 1193 - Data Security and Break Notification Act of 2013 - Monitoring general interest in privacy related issues.
H.R. 1913 - Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues.
H.R. 983 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act - General interest in privacy related issues.
H.R. 1312/S.639 - The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act - General interest in privacy related issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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
Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90 day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (RED-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12).
H.R. 1254 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S.1188/S.701 - Forty House is Full Time Act - Monitor.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 219 - Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 - Monitor.
H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 - Interest in disaster relief funding.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 2075 on debit card interchange fees in P.R. 111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009.
S. 575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act - Monitor.
H.R. 1081 - Consumer Payment System Protection Act - Monitor.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Reserve System
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor the effects of the sequester budget cuts to determine potential impact.
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices.
S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes.
Work with regulators to update housing kitchen standards.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Kent |
Knutson |
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Michael |
Dendas |
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Sarah |
McDonald |
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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
Generalized System of Preferences: Renewal of program set to expire July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Heather |
Kennedy |
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Dendas |
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McDonald |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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