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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 | 500 NEW JERSEY AVE, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-2020 |
Country | USA |
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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: Jerry Giovaniello |
Date | 4/20/2015 4:25:28 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Privacy and Security
HR580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act
S177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
HR1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Amendments
HR650 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
HR1113 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
HR1210 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
Broadband Internet Access/Open Internet
Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate on Open Internet and Net Neutrality.
ACS Funding for the U.S. Census
SConRes11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Megan |
Booth |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Terrorism Risk Insurance
HR26 - The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
Natural Disaster Policy
HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance and flood maps.
Discussions with the Department of the Treasury on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (TRIA) implementation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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
Energy Efficiency Labels and Building Codes
HR1802 - To Promote Energy Efficiency
S535 - Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015
S720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competetiveness Act of 2015
Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) on the DOE Asset Score Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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
FHA Programs
HR123 - FHA Alternative Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
Fees and Points in the QM ATR Rules of Dodd-Frank
HR685 - Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
Student Loan Debt
HR1131 - Fairness in Student Loan Lending Act
HR1434 - Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act
S729 - Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2015
S793 - Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act
S840 - Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights
Credit Union Lending
HR1188 - Credit Union Small Business Job Creations Act
Rural Housing Programs
HR1259 - Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Communities Act
S871- HELP Rural Communities Act of 2015
CFPB Reform
HR1266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015
S510 - CFPB-IG Act of 2015
Access to Manufactured Housing
HR650 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
S682 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
GSE Reform
HR1491 - Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2015
Guarantee Fees
S752 - A bill to establish a scorekeeping rule to ensure that increases in guarantee fees of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shall not be used to offset provisions that increase the deficit.
TILA Amendments
HR1131 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
HR1210 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
Conversations with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the ability to repay rule, and RESPA/TILA.
Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Guarantee-fees, distressed note sales, and the Federal Home Loan Bank.
Conversations the Department of Treasury on GSE reform and credit policy.
Discussions with teh National Economic Council (NEC) on credit policy.
Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on FHA programs, condominiums, and mortgage insurance premiums.
Meetings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss implementation of the JOBS Act of 2012 and crowdfunding rules.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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James |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Charles |
Dawson |
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William |
Gilmartin |
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Sarah |
Young |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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
Employer-Assisted Housing
HR480 - Housing America's Workforce Act
Manufactured Housing
HR650 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
S682 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
Rural Housing Provisions
HR1259 - Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Communities Act
S871 - HELP Rural Communities Act of 2015
Fair Value Accounting
SConRes11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
HConRes27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025
Federal Assisted Housing Programs
HR233 - Tenant Income Verification Relief Act of 2015
Discussions with Congress about the Rural Housing Service Section 502 Loans.
Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the FHA and federally assisted housing.
Discussions with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on rual housing programs.
Discussions with the Veterans Administration (VA) on the VA home loan program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Sarah |
Young |
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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
EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program
HR616 - American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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James |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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
Small Business Tax Relief
HR636 - America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015
Tax Relief for Forgiven Mortgage Debt
HR1002 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2015
S351 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act
S608 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act
Internet Sales Tax Fairness
HR698 - The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Discussions with House and Senate offices on the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) reform and Section 1031 of the IRC (like kind exchanges).
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Evan |
Liddiard |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent Litigation Reform
HR9 - the Innovation Act
Discussions with House and Senate offices on patent reform discussion drafts.
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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James |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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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
"Waters of the U.S." Rule Regulatory Reform
HR185 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015
HR526 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015
HR1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act
S255 - FAIR Act
SConRes11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Discussions with House and Senate offices on the proposed lead paint renovation, repair and painting rules for commercial buildings, and the Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act.
Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed rule on the Waters of the U.S. and lead paint rules.
Conversations with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding lead paint.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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James |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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
Complete Streets and Livable Communities
HR1274 - Vision Zero Act of 2015
Communications with the House and Senate on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and MAP-21 Reauthorization.
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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James |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Adriann |
Murawski |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
FAA Building Height Regulations
HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes.
Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015
HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015
HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding proposed building height requirements near airports and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for commercial purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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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