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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 11 DUPONT CIRCLE, NW, #800 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28801-12
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6. House ID# 321440000
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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
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. | ||||||||
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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: Andrea Koeppel |
Date | 10/19/2015 11:11:02 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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act-not yet introduced
Supported bill strengthening protections for Age Discrimination in Employment Act claims and Title VII retaliation claims
Senate
Amendment to Religious Freedom Restoration Act-no bill introduced
Supported measures ensuring religious exercise does not harm others
Senate and House
Equality Act-H.R. 3185, S. 1858
Advocated in support of including strong protections against sex discrimination and in support of prohibition of sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
House, Senate
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 |
Emily |
Martin |
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Sharon |
Levin |
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Leila |
Abolfazli |
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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
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719)
Advocate against provisions that would harm womens reproductive health
House
H. Con Res. 79
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 719
Advocate against provision that would deny federal funding to Planned Parenthood
House
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (H.R. 1735/S 1376)
Advocate for provisions improving access to contraception for women servicemembers
House/Senate
Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015 (S. 358/H.R. 742)
Advocate for bill improving access to reproductive health care and counseling for women in the military and their dependents
Senate/House
Womens Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 3495)
Advocate against bill that would deny Medicaid enrollees the ability to choose their health provider
House
Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (S. Amdt. 2669 to H.J. Res. 61)
Advocate against amendment that would deny federal funding to Planned Parenthood
Senate
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134)
Advocate against bill that would deny federal funding to Planned Parenthood
To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (S. 1881)
Advocate against bill that would deny federal funding to Planned Parenthood
Senate
Protect Womens Health From Corporate Interference Act (no bill introduced yet this Congress)
To ensure that employers cannot interfere in their employees birth control and other health care decisions.
Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act (no bill introduced yet this Congress)
To ensure that employers cannot make employment decisions based on an employees reproductive health decisions
Bill to improve employees access to birth control (Bill not yet introduced)
Advocate for increased access to birth control
House
No bill introduced
Supported protections extending maternity coverage to dependents
Senate
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 |
Leila |
Abolfazli |
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Sharon |
Levin |
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Emily |
Martin |
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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
FY 16 Budget Resolution (H.R. 719; Public Law No. 114-53)
Issue: Support ending sequester cuts for NDD programs
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 |
Regina |
Oldak |
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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
Bipartisan Framework for International Tax Reform (Schumer-Portman)
Issue: Oppose low tax rate for deemed repatriation
Senate
DRIVE Act (S. 1647)
Issue: Oppose payfors in extension of Highway and Transportation Funding Act
Senate
Various proposals
Issue: Support protecting and improving EITC and CTC
House and Senate
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 |
Regina |
Oldak |
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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
WAGE Act (H.R. 3514, S. 2042)
Issue: Support strengthening worker rights to advocate
House and Senate
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act -- S. 1512, H.R. 2654
Advocated in support of bill to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers
House, Senate
Pregnancy Discrimination Amendment Act -- S. 1590, H.R. 2800
Urged adoption of stronger protections for pregnant workers than those proposed in this bill
House, Senate
Schedules That Work Act -H.R. 3071, S. 1772
Advocated in support of bill providing work schedule protections
House, Senate
Supported measures to protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers-no bill introduced
House
No bill introduced
Supported protections ensuring workers are paid for mandated security screenings
Senate
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 |
Regina |
Oldak |
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Emily |
Martin |
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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
Student Success Act - H.R. 5
Advocated against this bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and in favor of Rep. Scott amendment
House
Every Child Achieves Act - S. 1177
Advocated for a number of amendments to bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on K-12 education and accountability
Senate
Campus Accountability and Safety Act - S. 590
Advocated for changes to bill on campus sexual assault and submitted testimony for hearing
Senate
Teach Safe Relationships Act of 2015 - S. 355
Advocated for bill to include consent and healthy relationship education in K-12 sex education programs
Senate
Student Privacy Protection Act - H.R. 3157
Analyzed to determine whether we can support bill updating FERPA; conferred with coalition partners
Reauthorization of Higher Education Act - nothing introduced so no bill numbers yet
Advocated for changes to Higher Education Act, including financial aid provisions, supports for student parents, and campus sexual assault provisions
House and Senate
Child Care Means Parents in School Act (CCAMPIS) - No bill number in this Congress yet
Advocated for changes to CCAMPIS program to improve access for low-income student parents
Senate and House
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Protection Act - S. 1169
Advocated for passage of Senate bill to reauthorize program and reform juvenile justice system
Senate
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 |
Lara |
Kaufmann |
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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
21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6)
Advocate against restriction on funding relating to abortion
House
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36/S. 1553)
Advocate against bill banning certain abortions
Senate
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2015 (H.R. 2972)
Advocate for eliminating restrictions regarding insurance coverage of abortion
House
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 3504/S. 1603)
Advocate against bill that would interfere with the patient provider relationship
House/Senate
Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015 (S. 469)
Advocate against provisions that would hurt womens reproductive health
Senate
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 (S. 1910)
Advocate against amendments that would harm women in D.C.
House
Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 1893)
Advocate against expansion of restrictions on abortion
Senate
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 |
Leila |
Abolfazli |
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Sharon |
Levin |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill introduced
Supported paid family and medical leave for service members
House
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 |
Emily |
Martin |
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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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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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