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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 815 16TH STREET, NW, 4TH FLOOR |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38392-12
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6. House ID# 305640000
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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
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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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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: LARRY WILLIS |
Date | 10/21/2016 12:25:46 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 2844 THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
H.R. 2577: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations
H.R. 5394: THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations
-Transportation programs
-Amtrak food and beverage provision
-Anti-labor riders
S. 3001/HR 5634 Homeland Security Appropriations
S 3040/HR5926 LHHS Appropriations
-National Mediation Board funding levels
-Railroad Retirement Board funding levels
Maritime Security Program
Worker Protections
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016
H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016
HR 5278, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (Jones Act)
Safety of Life At Seas
S 1298 - Port Performance Act
Port performance data
H Res 108 - Relating to Dispute Between PMA and ILWU
HR 710 - Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act
HR 3433 - PORTS Act
HR 3586 - Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act
Jones Act
Harbor Maintenance Tax
Cargo Preference
Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices
Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Food for Peace Program
Maritime Security Program
Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments
Port Security
Longshore Collective Bargaining
Pit-to-pier issues
Port Automation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3265 - A bill to improve rail passenger safety by prohibiting individuals convicted of driving under the influence from holding a license or certification authorizing them to operate a commuter train
S 546 RESPONSE Act of 2016
Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts
HR 5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes
Background checks/threat assessments, legislation and amendment
Security training for frontline workers
Rail Safety Enforcement Act
High-Speed Rail
Amtrak Funding
Fatigue Management
Operating Crew Size
Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials
Rail Labor Protections
Amtrak Food and Beverage Service
Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability
Amtrak Board Nominations
Positive Train Control
Hours of Service
Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Railroad Retirement Board, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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
HR 680 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2015
HR 1308 - Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act
HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
HR 1846 - Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act
HR 625 - Infrastructure 2.0 Act
HR 1461 - Developing Roadway Infrastructure for a Vibrant Economy Act of 2015
HR 413 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2015
HR 1711 - Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015
HR 3202 - Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act
S 1680 - National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act
HR 3398 - National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act
S 1813 - A bill to establish a bus state of good repair program.
HR 1448 - Transit Accessibility Innovation Act of 2015
S 3379 - Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act
HR 5794 - SAFER TRANSIT Act
Bus Driver Health and Safety
Bus Driver Assault
Paratransit
Emergency Vehicle Weight
New Starts/Small Starts
Workforce Development
Surveying and Mapping Services
Transit Privatization
Public Private Partnerships
Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies
OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers
Transit Safety and Security Issues
Safety Management Plans
Background and Security Clearances for Transportation Workers
Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues
Highway Trust Fund Funding
Engineering Services and Design
Human Trafficking
TSA Administrator Nomination
School Bus Transportation Issues
Security Training for Transportation Workers
Transit Security Grant Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Regan |
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Jeffrey |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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
S 1630 - PLUS Act
S 1519 - PORTS Act
HR 3433 PORTS Act
H.R.3932 - ECONOMICS Act
HR 511 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act
13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
Public Employee Protections
Department of Labor Nominations
National Mediation Board Funding
Davis-Bacon
FAA Official Time
HR 1994 - VA Accountability Act of 2015- Official time
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Natl Mediation Board, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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
Cross Border Bus Safety
Buy America/Buy American Requirements
International Services Agreement
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Air Transport Issues
Maritime Transportation Services
Fast Track Legislation
HR 1295 - Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
HR 1314 - Trade Act of 2015
Aviation and Maritime Issues in TTIP
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Larry |
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Jeffrey |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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
Employment Background Checks
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Larry |
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Jeffrey |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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
Six-Day Delivery
Direct Door Delivery
Delivery Service Standards
Retiree Pre-Funding Health Requirements
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 |
Larry |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FAA Reauthorization
Airline Worker Assault
Pilot and Flight Crew Fatigue
Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues
Foreign Pre-Clearance Facilities
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Norwegian Air International
Commercial Flight Wireless Communication Services
NextGen Implementation
Air Cargo Liberalization
Foreign Ownership, Control and Carbotage Issues
Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Health Issues
Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
Helicopter Safety
Open Skies China
Repair Station Safety, Security, Oversight
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Repair Station Employees
Lithium Battery Transportation
Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements
Aviation Taxes and Fees
Airline Bankruptcy
Family and Medical Leave Act Coverage
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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