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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1730 M STREET, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 22382-12
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6. House ID# 301040000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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: Anisa Tootla |
Date | 10/25/2016 11:14:14 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support attempts to develop rationally-based approaches to taxes and spending for thorough and thoughtful debate.
Oppose attempts to extend tax cuts that benefit wealthiest individuals.
Oppose budget resolutions and other legislation that would cut programs that serve low and middle-income families.
Support budget agreement that defends core programs for those most at risk.
Support strengthening Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
Oppose campaign finance riders to appropriations bills.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support legislation to protect civil liberties.
Support legislation to provide full voting rights for citizens of the District of Columbia.
Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens.
Support legislation to repair and restore the Voting Rights Act.
Support H.R.885, The Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015.
Support the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. HR2867,S1659
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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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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
Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions.
Oppose legislation that would undermine America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming.
Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Support tougher standards on smog.
Oppose the Whitfield Ratepayer Protection Act.
Support strong ozone standard from EPA.
Support the Obama Administration Clean Power Plan.
Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range.
Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs.
Comments regarding EPA Science Advisory Board study on effects of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water sources.
Support regulations on methane in the oil and gas industry.
Oppose S.2882 and HR4775 the ozone standards implementation act.
Oppose legislation that would cut budgetary funding for water resources, energy innovation and undermine safe storage of nuclear waste.
Support COP21 agreement signed by US and countries in Paris.
Support legislation to fund the Flint Water Crises Recovery
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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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
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act.
Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it.
Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions.
Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources.
Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming.
Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation.
Support safe drilling and mining practices.
Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing.
Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report.
Oppose legislation to allow the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline without permits.
Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards.
Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry.
Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Support tougher standards on smog.
Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act.
Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range.
Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs.
Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan.
Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule.
Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants.
Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry.
Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), White House Office, 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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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
Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens.
Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies.
Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7.
Oppose H.R.412, legislation to repeal the Presidential Public Financing System.
Oppose H.R.195, legislation to terminate the Election Assistance Commission.
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process.
Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee.
Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission.
Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch.
Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress.
Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory.
Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia.
Support legislative efforts to provide openness in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act.
Oppose H.R.2019, which would repeal public funding of the Presidential nominating conventions.
Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act.
Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census.
Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters.
Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission.
Support Lobbying and Campaign Finance Act of 2014.
Support Disclose Act of 2015. S.229, Hr430
Urge the FEC to enforce the law and set new rules requiring full disclosure in our elections.
Support improved Senate Ethics rules including creation of office of Senate Ethics.
Support newly reconstituted Election Assistance Commission.
Support goals of H.R.12, the Voter Empowerment Act of 2015.
Support disclosure and a strengthened definition of coordination in Federal Elections Commission rulemaking and regulations.
Support H.R.425, the Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act introduced by Representatives Price and Van Hollen and related legislation.
Support H.R.1069, the Presidential Library Donation Reform Act.
Support Lobbying and Campaign Finance Act of 2015, introduced by Senator Bennett. S.1480
Comment to FEC on interpretation of "Pay to Play" regulations regarding government contractors.
Support S. 1838,the STOP Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act and related legislation.
Oppose campaign finance riders to appropriations bills.
Raised issues regarding the need for a Congressional travel and the loophole in the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA).
Oppose efforts to eliminate the presidential tax checkoff system.
Support S. 1176 & HR2143 the Empower Act, legislation to repair the public financing system for candidates in presidential elections.
Support S1538, The Fair Elections Now Act
Support S2611, The Federal Election Administration Act
Support HR424, The Empowering Citizens Act -- creates new small-donor-based public financing system for House and Senate elections, and repairs and reinvigorates presidential public financing as a small-donor-based system.
Support HR5439, The Federal Election Administration Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Bureau of the Census, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Federal Election Commission (FEC)
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose any legislation and/or appropriations bills designed to repeal, defund or undermine the Affordable Care Act.
Oppose legislation, including appropriations, to limit reproductive health coverage for women.
Support comprehensive health care legislation.
Support continued funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Oppose legislation to cut back on contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Support full funding for the Title X family planning program. Oppose attempts to eliminate funding of Title X.
Support transparency and consumer representation on health care exchanges.
Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act.
Urged Administration to come into compliance with National Voter Registration Act by providing voter registration through health benefit exchanges.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Treaty.
Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and to spur international clean energy technology cooperation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS)
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and undermine the Clean Air Act.
Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it.
Oppose legislation to overturn mercury and air toxins rule.
Oppose anti-environmental riders to appropriations bills.
Oppose legislation to allow the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline without permits.
Oppose legislation to undermine the Clean Air Act.
Support Environmental Protection Agency carbon pollution standards.
Oppose cuts to the EPA budget.
Oppose legislation to remove EPA regulatory power regarding carbon pollution.
Oppose legislation that would derail carbon pollution standards.
Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry.
Support EPA rules on reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants.
Support tougher standards on smog.
Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act.
Support the Obama Administration Clean Power Plan.
Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range.
Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule.
Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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
Support legislation to create a new pathway to citizenship.
Support comprehensive immigration reform.
Support Executive action to limit deportation of undocumented immigrants.
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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support legislation designed to promote common sense solutions to gun violence including background checks and curbs on assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
Oppose legislation to weaken gun safety laws.
Support CDC data collection around gun deaths.
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support rulemaking by IRS for 501(c) political activity; submitted comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Support adoption of new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Submitted comments urging the IRS to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibvility requiremets to qualify for tax exempt states as a 501 ( c )(4) social welfare organization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support S.502, the Smarter Sentencing Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support farm bill conservation programs, mandating funding in the Agriculture Appropriations bill.
Oppose attempts to cut appropriations for farm bill conservation programs.
Support mandatory funding for Farm Bill Conservation Programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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