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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 777 6TH STREET, NW, Suite 200 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4733-12
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6. House ID# 312410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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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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: Anjali Jesseramsing |
Date | 4/22/2019 3:03:19 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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft Copyright Claims Court bill, specifically provision about impact on traditional court cases.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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Patrick |
Celestine |
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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
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts.
S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts.
S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education.
H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education
S. 630, A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration.
H.R. 1443, To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.
S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration.
S. 620, A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration.
S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics.
H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions.
Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces.
Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases.
Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination.
Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers.
General lobbying with regard to Asbestos in TALC and related liability issues.
General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues.
General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products.
General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Katherine |
Ilahi |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Melancon |
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Charlotte |
Chinnery |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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Brian |
McMillan |
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Law Clerk; Sen. Cantwell |
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Patrick |
Celestine |
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Earl |
Flood |
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Legal Fellow & Policy Aide, Sen. McCaskill |
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
Draft Investor Choice Act.
General lobbying on SEC shareholder arbitration.
General lobbying on bank and financial industry use of forced arbitration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Charlotte |
Chinnery |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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Earl |
Flood |
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Legal Fellow & Policy Aide, Sen. McCaskill |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying on repealing or amending the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Brian |
McMillan |
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Patrick |
Celestine |
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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
Draft bill to reverse impact of executive order regarding the selection of Administrative Law Judges back to traditional merit system.
Draft bill to increase the special masters on the vaccine courts and stop backlog.
General lobbying on Social Security Administration rule to remove provision regarding the inability to communicate in English.
General lobbying with regard to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to jurisdiction rules.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Patrick |
Celestine |
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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
H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically attorney's fee cap amendment and motion to recommit with attorney fee cap.
Draft Restoring Justice for Workers bill.
Draft bill prohibiting forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Katherine |
Ilahi |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Melancon |
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Charlotte |
Chinnery |
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Brian |
McMillan |
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Law Clerk, Sen. Cantwell |
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Patrick |
Celestine |
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Earl |
Flood |
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Legal Fellow & Policy Aide, Sen. McCaskill |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3744, Data Care Act of 2018 (115th), to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use.
General Lobbying with respect to privacy general principles.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Brian |
McMillan |
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Law Clerk; Sen. Cantwell |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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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
Draft bill on Feres Doctrine, to allow FTCA claims for members of the armed services and their families for medical malpractice injuries.
S. 546/ H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Katherine |
Ilahi |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Melancon |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying on increasing trucking insurance minimums.
General lobbying on meal and rest break preemption.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Katherine |
Ilahi |
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Legislative Assistant; Rep. Melancon |
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Bonnie |
Johnston |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying with regard to Medicare Secondary Payer.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Brian |
McMillan |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H. Res. 109, Green New Deal, specifically preemption and maintaining a private right of action.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Earl |
Flood |
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Legal Fellow & Policy Aide; Sen. McCaskill |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, specifically as a potential vehicle for the anti-terrorism clarification act.
H.R. 5954/ S. 2946 (115th), Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018, specifically about the jurisdiction of US courts and retroactivity issues.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Earl |
Flood |
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Legal fellow & Policy Aide, Sen. McCaskill |
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Charlotte |
Chinnery |
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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
General lobbying on the new sexual harassment policy from the Department of Education.
General lobbying on the borrower defenses rule from the Department of Education.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Brian |
McMillan |
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Law Clerk, Sen. Cantwell |
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Celestine |
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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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies.
General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicles.
General lobbying with regard to past iterations and issues with S. 1885, AV Start 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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Daniel |
Hinkle |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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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
General lobbying with regard to Trump tax plan regarding treatment of damages.
General lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants.
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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Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Earl |
Flood |
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Legal Fellow & Policy Aide, Sen. McCaskill |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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
27. Add the following 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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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