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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 400 COLLINS ROAD, NE |
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City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
State | IA |
Zip Code | 52498 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 68296-12
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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
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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: Timothy A. Peterson, Senior Director of Government Relations, Rockwell Collins. |
Date | 1/19/2016 8:03:58 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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656).
--Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule.
--Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation.
--Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities).
--Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively.
--Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA.
--Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders.
--Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS.
--Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security.
--Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), 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 |
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Sturgell |
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Laurie |
Sussman |
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Megan |
Rosia |
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Timothy |
Peterson |
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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
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act," 2016, H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
--Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25).
--Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft.
--Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system.
--Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities).
--Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for:
1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be migated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), 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 |
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Peterson |
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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
--Lobbied to strengthen commercial item procurement for DoD acquisition policy in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 1735 and S. 1376 (P.L. 114-92).
--Lobbied against the proposed DFAR's rule "Industry Price Reasonableness for Commercial Items"
--Lobbied for language and full funding in the conferenced NDAA of FY 16 (H.R. 1735, S. 1376/P.L. 114-92) and Defense Appropriations bills (H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113), Consolidated Appropriations Act for:
The Joint Tactical Radio System (JRTS) programs' Handheld Manpack Small Form Fit (HMS) acquisition strategy for continued LRIP extention and FRP;
The Air Force's F-35 to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS);
The Air Force's CRIIS to be mitigated from test to training ranges;
The Navy's CH-53K to include funding for the additional 2 SATA Aircraft;
Increase for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program;
Commercial item determination and intellectual property rights;
The Air Force's R&D funding for the adoptive control technology for future vertical lift aircrafts; and
The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Air Force - Dept of, Navy - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Army - Dept of (Other)
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
--Lobbied for reauthorization of the Perkins Act, P.L. 109-270:
(1) align CTE programs to the needs of regional, state, and local labor markets;
(2) support effective collaboration between secondary and postsecondary institutions and employers;
(3) increase student participation in experimental learning opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships and mentorships; and
(4) promote the use of industry-recognized credentials.
--Lobbied in favor of extending the federal Perkins Loan Program (P.L. 114-405).
--Lobbied in favor of STEM and CTE provisions contained in the Every Student Succeeds Act, (ESSA), S. 1177 (P.L. 114-95).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Megan |
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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
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and permanent extension.
--Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
--Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
--Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%.
--Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and permanent extension.
--Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime.
--Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
--Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property.
--Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (H.R. 22/P.L. 114-94).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
--Lobbied for 6-year Highway Transit Reauthorization and increased Trust Fund revenues and rail safety provisions. (H.R. 22/P.L. 114-94), the "FAST Act."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
--Lobbied in favor of passage of the "Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA) which contains several STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE)-related provisions such as: a strengthened requirement that state academic standards be aligned with state CTE standards; expended college and career guidance programs; and an increased focus on CTE student performance data S. 1177 (P.L. 114-95).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of
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
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