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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1250 Eye Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12391-12
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6. House ID# 318660000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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 |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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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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: CHRISTINE LOCASCIO |
Date | 4/20/2022 12:19:58 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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Impaired driving and underage drinking prevention issues
H.R. 4550 and H.R. 4502 - FY2022 Transportation - Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill - impaired driving issues
FY2023 Transportation - Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill - impaired driving issues
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - alcohol research and alcohol programs
HHS/USDA - Dietary Guidelines for America 2025-2030
H.R. 2138 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving (HALT) Act
H.R. 888 - Reinforcing Impaired Driving Education Act of 2021 (RIDE Act)
S.1999/H.R. 3757 - Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act of 2021
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - eliminating impaired driving
H.R. 7105 - Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Poulsen |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Distilled spirits advertising and marketing practices
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 |
Kelly |
Poulsen |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Federal excise taxes
H.R. 1425 - to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Domestic and international tax reform
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - to reduce the federal excise tax rate on distilled spirits and funding for businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis
H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act - tax reform
H.R. 6854 - Duty Drawback Clarification Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Poulsen |
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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
Market Access Programs
H.R. 4356 and H.R. 4502 - FY2022 House Agriculture Appropriations Bill - oversight of USDA Market Access Program
International organizations - alcohol policy matters
19 U.S.C. 1313 - duty drawback
Domestic and international trade and tariff policy
H.R. 4373/S. 3075 - Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, 2022 - international public health organization transparency
FY2023 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill - international public health organization transparency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Kelly |
Poulsen |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3287/S. 1663 - United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act - shipping of beverage alcohol
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Kelly |
Poulsen |
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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
H.R. 4345 and H.R. 4502 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - Alcohol, Tobacco, Tax and Trade Bureau
FY2023 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
S. 255/H.R. 793 - RESTAURANTS Act - support for businesses impacted by COVID-19
H.R. 1035 - Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act - to include distilled spirits producers as eligible entities for expanded paycheck protection program loans
PPP Extension Act, 2021 - to extend PPP application deadline
American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 - to provide relief to hospitality industry
H.R. 3807/S. 2091 - Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022
H.R. 1346/S. 477 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
S. 2675 - Continuing Emergency Support for Restaurants Act - to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
H.R. 4829/S. 2355 - technical correction regarding eligibility of distillers for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, 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 |
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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
H.R. 4432/S. 3023 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022 - Defense Commissary Agency/alcohol sales
FY2023 Department of Defense appropriations bill - military retail channels
H.R. 4350/S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - Defense Commissary Agency/alcohol sales
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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
Cannabis taxes and regulatory issues
H.R. 3617 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: www.distilledspirits.org
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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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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