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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 702 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET |
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City | BENTONVILLE |
State | AR |
Zip Code | 72716 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40305-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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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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: Ivan Zapien, Senior Director, Federal Government Relations |
Date | 04/19/2010 |
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
S. 2978, a bill to extend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, to extend trade preferences made available to Haiti under
that Act, to encourage foreign investment in Haiti, and other purposes
Discussions related to 2010 Trade agenda
Discussions related to trade preferances for Haiti
Discussions related to apparel sourcing
Discussions related to ITC study on investment
Discussions regarding labor conditions and supply chain responsibility
Discussions regarding Walmart experts and small business engagement
Discussions on India and Foreign Direct Investment
Discussions regarding bilateral investment treaties and the model BIT
Discussions related to Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements
H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preferences Act, and for other purposes
International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements
H.R. 3012 TRADE Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Security Council (NSC), Treasury - Dept of
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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Hemphill |
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Ivan |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Miscellaneous tariff bills on artificial flowers: S. 2082 (floral sprays); S. 2083 (swags); S. 2084 (wreaths); S. 2599 (single-species bushes); S. 2600 (multi-species bushes); S. 2465 (arrangements); S. 2466 (floral stems); S. 2370 (clips); S. 2371 (picks); S. 2372 (candle rings)
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Thorn |
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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
Food Safety -- Education initiative regarding Company's food safety practices
S. 3114 - regarding recall notifications
S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program reauthorization and H.R. 1105 (FY 09 omnibus appropriations bill) - eWIC issues
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Bailey |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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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
FY 2011 Administration budget proposal -- international tax issues, LIFO repeal provisions
Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress)
H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009
H.R. 2847, HIRE 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
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Sheila |
Greenwood |
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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
H.R. 2382, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: CFPA, derivatives issues
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009/Senator Dodd's amendment of financial regulatory reform legislation: CFPA. derivitives issues, corporate governance, and gift card issues
Discussion regarding FTC rulemaking authority
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Jana |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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Thorn |
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Sheila |
Greewood |
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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
Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles
H.R. 4796, Medicare Secondary Payment Enhancement Act
S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage
S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families
General health care legislative reform -- policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility: America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal); S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees; S. 1679 (HELP Committee passed bill); H.R. 3962 (House-passed bill); managers' amendments from Senate and House leadership
H.R. 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the grwoth in health care spending, and other purposes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office,
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 |
Bruce |
Harris |
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James |
Bailey |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Ivan |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize
Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime
S. 470, to combat organized retail crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandize
H.R. 1166, the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
H.R. 4011, Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009, to amend the federal criminal code to prohibit the transportation of fraudulently obtained goods valued at $1,000 or more for sale on an online marketplace and to the barter or sale of such goods online with knowledge that such goods have been stolen, converted or taken by fraud
H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 -- corporate governance issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ),
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
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act
H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave
H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to envirnonmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects
Supply chain greehouse gas reductions
S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) -- amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distrbuted Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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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Harris |
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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
H.R. 3108, Medication Therapy Management; H.R. 1970, Pharmacy and Optical Medicare Part B Surety Bond
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 4872, The Helath Care and Education Affordablity Reconciliation 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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Hill |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects
Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Harris |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act -- data security
Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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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
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes; VMT fees; container fees; Walmart's trucking fleet and logistics operations; prospective dumping system
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, domestic emergency preparedness and readiness issues, DHS reauthorization
General education on Walmart's global supply chain security program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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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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