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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 2020 K STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 660 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | New York |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 10017 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4653-12
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6. House ID# 305050000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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| 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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christopher Oswald, Executive Vice President, Head of Government Relations |
Date | 1/20/2023 3:32:22 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to provisions in the IRS code that allow for the deduction of advertising expenses in the year in which they are incurred - both generally and relating to specific advertised products
S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, to disallow the tax deduction for expenses related to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs
H.R. 6392, No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act, to disallow the tax deduction for expenses related to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs
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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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David |
Buzby |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft legislation and legislative principles dealing with online privacy and data security, specifically through the industry's Privacy for America coalition
S. 113, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2021 (BROWSER Act), setting notice, disclosure, and consent requirements for use of personal data
H.R. 1816, Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, requiring the FTC to issue regulations on the collection, transmission, storage, processing, sale, and sharing of personal information
S. 1494, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2021, setting standards for the collection and use of data
S. 2134, Data Protection Act of 2021, establishing a Data Protection Agency in the executive branch
S. 2499, Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act (SAFE DATA Act), setting requirements for collection and use of consumer data
S. 3195, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, setting requirements for collection and use of consumer data
H.R. 4659, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2021 (BROWSER Act of 2021), setting requirement for collection and use of consumer data
H.R. 4801, Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act (Kids PRIVCY Act), setting requirements for online service providers relating to children's privacy
Proposals to repeal or change Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996
H.R. 6027, Online Privacy Act of 2021, establishing privacy rights for individuals as well as requirements for service providers
S. 3520/H.R. 6416, Banning Surveillance Advertising Act of 2022, prohibiting dissemination of advertisements using data to target consumers
S. 3663, Kids Online Safety Act, requiring safeguards for minors on online platforms
H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), setting requirements for data practices and online privacy
Comments on the FTC's advance notice of public rulemaking on "commercial surveillance"
Meeting on data transparency in the AdTech stack
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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Buzby |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and regulations on the advertising and marketing of food and beverage products to children.
Provisions in the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill for FY 2023 that deal with food and beverage marketing to children
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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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David |
Buzby |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and regulations on required warnings for tobacco product packaging and advertisements, including e-cigarettes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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David |
Buzby |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and regulations pertaining to direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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David |
Buzby |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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 BEV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and regulations pertaining to youth exposure to alcohol beverage advertising and marketing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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David |
Buzby |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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
Communications with the USPS and PRC as it relates to mail pricing and postal reform.
S.1720/H.R. 3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, dealing with USPS finances and transparency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Postal Regulatory Commission, 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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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Xenia |
Boone |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation dealing with the rights of student athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness
S. 238/H.R. 850 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act, prohibiting colleges or athletic associations from barring student athletes from marketing the use of their name, image, and likeness
S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act of 2021, prohibiting colleges or athletic associations from preventing student athletes from agreeing to contracts with representatives or endorsement deals
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christopher |
Oswald |
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Meghan |
Salome |
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David |
Buzby |
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Travis |
Frazier |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |