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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1310 N Courthouse Road |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103225-12
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6. House ID# 425130000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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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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: Brent Gardner |
Date | 4/20/2023 11:17:23 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
AGR - Issues related to Farm Bill reauthorization.
AGR - Issue related to The Farmworker Modernization Act of the 117th being reintroduced.
AGR - Issues related to SNAP reform.
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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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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William |
Burger |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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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
AUT - H.R. 906 REPAIR Act - Provisions relating to data access for vehicle repair.
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 |
Michael |
Dingell |
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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
BAN - Issues related to The Safe Banking Act of 2021's effect on financial industry.
BAN - S. 293 Fair Access to Banking Act - Provisions related to banking regulations.
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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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
BUD - Issues related to the Responsible Budget Targets Act of 117th being reintroduced.
BUD - Issues related to the debt limit.
BUD - Issues related to VA budget cuts and VA appropriations.
BUD - Issues related to appropriations requests for Immigration, Energy, Healthcare, ESG, Financial Services, and Veterans Affairs.
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 |
Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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
CPI - Issues related to the reintroduction of CHIPS Act of 117th.
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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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
DEF - Issues relating to engagement in Ukraine.
DEF - H.R. 256 To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 - Provisions related to removing executive overreach for military engagement.
DEF - H.R. 932 To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq - Provisions related to removing executive overreach for military engagement.
DEF - Issues related to the reintroduction of Allied Burden Sharing Act of 117th.
DEF - S. 316 A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq - Provisions related to removing executive overreach for military engagement.
DEF - Issues relating to military funding and force.
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 |
Lauren |
Stewart |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
ECN - H.R. 252 Inflation Prevention Act of 2023 - Provisions related to reducing inflation costs.
ECN - Issues related to economic progress initiatives.
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 |
Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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
EDU - Issues related to student loan forgiveness.
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 |
Megan |
Bailey |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Helder |
Toste |
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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
ENG - H.R. 1 The Lower Energy Costs Act - Provisions related to lowering energy costs and NEPA reform.
ENG - H.R. 21 Strategic Production Response Act - Provisions related to energy production.
ENG - Issues related to nuclear energy regulations.
ENG - S. 3287 Strategic Production Response Act - Provisions related to energy production.
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 |
Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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
FIN - S. 293 Fair Access to Banking Act - Provisions related to banking regulations.
FIN - Issues related to banking regulations.
FIN - Issues related to capital formation regulations.
FIN - Issues related to The Safe Banking Act of 2021's effect on financial industry.
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 |
William |
Burger |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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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
FIR - Issues related to firearm purchases and ATF reform.
FIR - Issues related to The GRAM Act of the 117th being reintroduced.
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 |
Michael |
Dingell |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
FOR - Issues relating to engagement in Ukraine.
FOR - H.R. 256 To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 - Provisions related to removing executive overreach for military engagement.
FOR - H.R. 932 To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq - Provisions related to removing executive overreach for military engagement.
FOR - Issues related to the reintroduction of Allied Burden Sharing Act of 117th.
FOR - S. 316 A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq - Provisions related to removing executive overreach for military engagement.
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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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
ENG - H.R. 1 The Lower Energy Costs Act - Provisions related to lowering energy costs and NEPA reform.
ENG - H.R. 21 Strategic Production Response Act - Provisions related to energy production.
ENG - S. 3287 Strategic Production Response Act - Provisions related to energy production.
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 |
Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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
GOV - H.R. 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act - Provisions related to free speech.
GOV - Issues related to federal employee stock trading.
GOV - Issues related to governmental regulation reform.
GOV - Issues related to local zoning regulations.
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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Matthew |
Silver |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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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
HCR - Issues relating to health care worker gaps.
HEA - Issues related to veteran health care quality.
HEA - H.R. 214 Veterans' True Choice Act of 2023 - provisions related to veteran health care access.
HEA - Issues related to health care reform.
HEA - Issues related to the Promising Pathways Act of 117th being reintroduced.
HEA - Issues related to the Fairness for All Act of the 117th being reintroduced.
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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Helder |
Toste |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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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
HOM - Issues relating to DACA, VISA, and Asylum process.
HOM - Issues relating to border security.
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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Helder |
Toste |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
HOU - Issues relating to housing costs.
HOU - Issues related to local zoning regulations.
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 |
Helder |
Toste |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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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
IMM - H.R. 6637 DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act - Provisions related to immigration reform.
IMM - Issues related to immigration reform.
IMM - Issue related to The Farmworker Modernization Act of the 117th being reintroduced.
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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Helder |
Toste |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
INT - Issues related to data privacy.
INT - Issues related to government surveillance.
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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Matthew |
Silver |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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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
LAW - Issues related to criminal justice reform.
LAW - Issues related to State Reform Act of 117th being reintroduced.
LAW - Issues related to Driving for Opportunity Act of 117th being reintroduced.
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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Michael |
Dingell |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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William |
Burger |
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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
LBR - Issues related to the Employee Rights Act of 117th being reintroduced.
LBR - Issues related to Modern Worker Empowerment Act of 117th being reintroduced.
LBR - Issues related to DOL position appointment.
LBR - Issues related to AFP's 2023 Leg Agenda Labor issues.
LBR - Issues related to workforce participation.
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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Fletcher |
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Bailey |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Merkel |
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Gardner |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
MAN - Issues related to right-to-repair disclosure.
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 |
Michael |
Dingell |
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Burger |
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Matthew |
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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
NAT - H.R. 1 The Lower Energy Cost Act - Provisions related to increasing energy production.
NAT - H.J.Res. 27 disapproving of the final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule - Provisions related to water regulations.
NAT - S.J.Res. 7 disapproving of the final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule - Provisions related to water regulations.
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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Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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
PHA - Issues related to State Reform Act of 117th being reintroduced.
PHA - Issues related to HOPE Act of 117th being reintroduced.
PHA - Issues related to cannabis reform.
PHA - Issues related to GRAM Act of 117th being reintroduced.
PHA - Issues related to veterans access to cannabis.
PHA - Issues related to labeling and packaging.
PHA - Issues related to the Promising Pathways Act of 117th being reintroduced.
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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Dingell |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Fletcher |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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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
TAX - Issues related to SALT provisions in TCJA Act of 117th.
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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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Helder |
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Merkel |
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Gardner |
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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
TRA - H.R. 1 The Lower Energy Cost Act - Provisions related to increasing resource transporation infrastructure.
TRA - Issues related to Driving for Opportunity Act of 117th being reintroduced.
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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Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Hudson |
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Merkel |
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Fletcher |
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Stewart |
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Dingell |
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Burger |
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Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
TRD - Issues related to USMCA implementation.
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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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
RET - H.J.Res. 30 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" - Provisions related to ERISA regulations.
RET - S.J.Res. 8: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" - Provisions related to ERISA regulations.
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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Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
VET - Issues related to veteran health care quality.
VET - H.R. 214 Veterans' True Choice Act of 2023 - provisions related to veteran health care access.
VET - Issues related to veterans access to cannabis.
VET - Issues relating to VA infrastructure.
VET - Issues related to VA budget cuts and VA appropriations.
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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Brent |
Gardner |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Christopher |
Hudson |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Fletcher |
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Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
WEL - Issues related to SNAP reform.
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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Dominic |
Nordel |
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Burger |
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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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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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