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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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Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Bill McCarthy |
Date | 7/22/2024 5:44:05 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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3033, Solidify Iran Sanctions Act, all provisions.
H.R. 3333, FEND Off Fentanyl Act, all provisions.
H.R. 4681, Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act, all provisions.
H.R. 4691, Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023, all provisions.
H.R. 5921, No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023, all provisions.
H.R. 5923, Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023, all provisions.
H.R. 5947, To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran and for other purposes, all provisions.
H.R. 6015, Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions.
H.R. 6245, Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023, all provisions.
H.R. 6408, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, all provisions.
H.R. 6586, To require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes, all provisions.
H.R. 8197, Countering Beijings Weaponization (CBW) of Fentanyl Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8416, Drones for First Responders Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, (issues related to Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism; Congressional Oversight of U.S. Foreign Policy; IMF Funding for Iran; Iran Funding Streams; Turkish Illicit Finance; U.S. Exports Control Policy; U.S. Iran Sanctions Policy; U.S. Sanctions Authorities, Implementation, Enforcement, and Policy; and U.S. Terrorism Sanctions Policy).
H.R.8926, DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions.
S. 1271, FEND Off Fentanyl Act, all provisions.
S. 2678, Outbound Investment Transparency Act of 2023, all provisions.
S. 4136, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, all provisions.
Issues related to Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism; Captagon and International Narcotics Production and Trafficking; CFIUS Reform; China-Related Divestment Authorities; Chinese Involvement with Fentanyl Trafficking; DFC Capabilities and Strategy; Iran Funding Streams; Iranian Oil Sanctions Enforcement; U.S. Adversaries Diversion of Humanitarian Aid; U.S. Adversaries Sanctions Evasions Schemes; U.S. Afghanistan Sanctions Policy; U.S. Anti-Corruption Sanctions and Strategy; U.S. Burma Sanctions Policy; U.S. China Sanctions Policy; U.S. Exports Control Policy; U.S. Iran Financial Waivers Policy; U.S. North Korea Sanctions Policy; U.S. Sanctions Authorities, Implementation, Enforcement, and Policy; U.S. Syria Sanctions Policy; U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles; U.S. Terrorism Sanctions Policy; U.S. Venezuela Sanctions Policy; U.S. Western Balkans Sanctions Policy; and U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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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Pfeiffer |
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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. Res. 1143, Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, all provisions.
H. Res. 1272, Calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, all provisions.
H.R. 2684, Countering CCP Drones Act, all provisions.
H.R. 3152, Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports (CRIME) Act, all provisions.
H.R. 6046, Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8001, Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions.
H.R. 8035, Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions.
H.R. 8036, Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions.
H.R. 8038, 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8046, Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, (issues related to Anti-Israel Boycotts; Captagon and International Narcotics Production and Trafficking; Chinas Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Chinese and Qatari Influence in U.S. Higher Education; Chinese Military and Surveillance Companies; Chinese, Iranian, and Russian Activities in Latin America; Congressional Oversight of U.S. Security Assistance; Countering Unmanned Aerial Systems; DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern; Foreign Adversaries Malign Activities in Iraq and Syria; Gaza Casualty Reporting; Hamas Smuggling Tunnels and Financial Assets; Illicit Iranian Oil Proceeds; Implementation of the U.S-Israel Operations Technology Working Group; Irans Military Strategy and Capabilities; Irans Network of Terror Proxies; Iranian Weapons Proliferation; Joint Military Education in the Middle East; Light Detection and Ranging Sensor Technology; Major Non-NATO Ally Designation Evaluations; Middle East Regional Integration Military Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program; National Security Risks Posed by Certain Routers and Modems; Protecting U.S. Defense Technology; Repurposing Select AMARG Aircraft; Securing U.S. Supply Chains and Defense Industrial Base; Security Architecture in the Middle East; Strategy to Expand Trade Transparency Units; Support for U.S. Ally Israel at International Organizations; U.S. Adversaries Security Cooperation; U.S. Adversaries Sanctions Evasions Schemes; U.S. Arms Sales and Procurement Strategies; U.S. Force Protection, Military Posture, and Military Exercises in the Middle East; U.S. Iran Sanctions Policy; U.S. Military Basing Strategy; U.S. Military Capabilities and Deterrence; U.S. Military Posture in Turkey; U.S. NATO Policy; U.S. Policy on Chinas Human Rights Abuses; U.S. Policy on Irans Ballistic Missile and Nuclear Programs; U.S. Russia Sanctions Policy; U.S. Syria Sanctions Policy; U.S. Terrorism Sanctions Policy; U.S. Turkey Sanctions Policy; U.S.-Eastern Mediterranean Security Cooperation; U.S.-Israel Development, Medical, Security, and Space Arena Cooperation; U.S.-Lebanon Security Cooperation; U.S.-Saudi Arabia Security Cooperation; U.S.-South Africa Relations; U.S.-Taiwan Security Cooperation; U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation; War Reserve Stock Program for Taiwan; and Water Scarcity and Food Security in CENTCOMs Risk Assessments).
H.R. 815, National Security Act, 2024, all provisions.
H.R. 8212, End the Cyprus Embargo, all provisions.
H.R. 8369, Israel Security Assistance Support Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8437, Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israels Security Act, all provisions.
H.R.7866, United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act, all provisions.
S. 2336, Making Iran Sanctions Stick in Lieu of Expiration of Sanctions (MISSILES) Act, all provisions.
S. 4285, United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Act, all provisions.
S. 4337, Israel Security Assistance Support Act, all provisions.
S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, (issues related to A.I.-Enabled Software Capabilities; Adversarial Capital Identification; Capacity Building and Security Cooperation with Mexico to Counter Threats Posed by Transnational Criminal Organizations; Chinas Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Chinese EV Manufacturing; Chinese Military and Surveillance Companies; Countering Unmanned Aerial Systems; Defense Contractors Cybersecurity; DOD Operational Plans and Strategy; DPA, OSC, and DFC Reauthorizations; Employment Transparency Regarding Individuals Who Perform Work in the Peoples Republic of China; Establishment of the National Security Capital Forum; Extradition of Hamas Leaders; Foreign Adversaries Malign Activities in Iraq and Syria; Foreign Investment Review Mechanism for Ukraine; Gaza Casualty Reporting; Higher Education Genocide Prevention and Free Speech Protection; INDOPACOM and EUCOM Military Logistics; Irans Military Strategy and Capabilities; Irans Network of Terror Proxies; Iranian Weapons Proliferation; Major Non-NATO Ally Designation Evaluations; Middle East Integrated Space and Satellite Security Capability; Middle East Regional Integration Military Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program; Military Exercises with Terrorist Entities; Modifications to Make Permanent the Office of Strategic Capital Program on Capital Assistance; Palestinian Financing, Politics, and Terrorism; Repurposing Select AMARG Aircraft; Supporting International Legal Operations; U.S. Arms Sales and Procurement Strategies; U.S. Iran Sanctions Policy; U.S. Military Posture in Syria; U.S. Taliban Policy; U.S.-DIB Development; U.S.-Lebanon Security Cooperation; U.S.-Qatar Relations; U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation; and U.S-Israel Security Cooperation).
S. Res. 682, A resolution condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel, all provisions.
S. Res. 717, A resolution calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, all provisions.
Issues related to Chinas Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Chinese Military and Surveillance Companies; Chinese Nuclear Operations and Programs; Chinese-Iranian-Russo Security Cooperation; Congressional Oversight of FY22-24 NDAA Reporting Requirements; Congressional Oversight of U.S. Security Assistance; Countering Iranian and Houthi Maritime Aggression; Countering Unmanned Aerial Systems; Implementation of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act; Irans Military Strategy and Capabilities; Irans Network of Terror Proxies; Iranian Weapons Proliferation; Israeli Operations in Gaza; Malign Foreign Influence at International Organizations; Russias Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Russian Chemical Weapons Violations; Russian Nuclear Operations and Programs; Security Architecture in the Middle East; U.S. Arms Sales and Procurement Strategies; U.S. Biodefense and Nonproliferation Policy; U.S. Indo-Pacific Military Posture and Strategy; U.S. Military Basing Strategy; U.S. Military Capabilities, Deterrence, and Posture; U.S. Policy on Irans Ballistic Missile and Nuclear Programs; U.S. Policy on Russias War in Ukraine; U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation; U.S.-Lebanon Security Cooperation; U.S.-Saudi Arabia Security Cooperation; U.S.-Taiwan Security Cooperation; and U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation.
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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Dershowitz |
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Pfeiffer |
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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
H. Res. 1246, Condemning the Department of State's statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation, all provisions.
H. Res. 288, Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution, all provisions.
H.R. 340, Hamas International Financing Prevention Act, all provisions.
H.R. 3774, Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, all provisions.
H.R. 4175, REPO for Ukrainians Act, all provisions.
H.R. 5179, Anti-BDS Labeling Act, all provisions.
H.R. 5826, No Paydays to Hostage Takers Act, all provisions.
H.R. 589, Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act, all provisions.
H.R. 5917, Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields, all provisions.
H.R. 5933, Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, all provisions.
H.R. 6323, Iran Counterterrorism Act, all provisions.
H.R. 7443, Combating Transnational Repression Act of 2024, all provisions.
H.R. 7914, Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8282, Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025, (issues related to Chinas Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Implementation of the CHIPS Act; Russian Malign Activities in Latin America; Support for U.S. Ally Israel at International Organizations; Taiwan WHO Observer Status; U.S. Contributions to International Organizations; U.S. Policy on Irans Ballistic Missile and Nuclear Programs; U.S. Policy on UNRWA Reform; U.S.-Egypt Relations; U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation; and U.S.-South Africa Relations).
S. 1651, Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act, all provisions.
S. 1829, Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, all provisions.
S. 2626, Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act, all provisions.
S. 3225, End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2023, all provisions.
S. 3874, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024, all provisions.
S. 4484, Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, all provisions.
S. Res. 505, A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel, all provisions.
Issues related to Al Jazeera FARA Registration; Boycotts Against Israel; Chinas Belt and Road Initiative; Chinese and Qatari Influence in U.S. Higher Education; Chinese Global Infrastructure; Chinese Investment in Mexico; Exposing Hamas War Crimes; Extradition of Hamas Leaders; Foreign Influence and Information Operations; Gaza Casualty Reporting; Implementation and Oversight of the National Security Act of 2024; International Committee of the Red Cross Accountability; Iranian Malign Activities in Iraq and Syria; Normalization in the Middle East and Africa; Palestinian Financing, Politics, and Terrorism; Support for U.S. Ally Israel at International Organizations; Support for U.S. Ally Israel on College Campuses; Turkeys and Qatars Support of Terrorism; U.S. Contributions to International Organizations; U.S. Hamas Sanctions Policy; U.S. Hezbollah Sanctions Policy; U.S. Hostage Policy; U.S. Iran Sanctions Policy; U.S. Israel-Hamas War Policy; U.S. Policy on Chinas Human Rights Abuses; U.S. Policy on Irans Human Rights Abuses; U.S. Policy on Irans Support for Terrorism; U.S. Policy on UNRWA Reform; U.S. Refugee Policy; U.S. Russia Sanctions Policy; U.S.-Egypt Relations; U.S.-Mexico Relations; and U.S.-South Africa Relations.
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Coast Guard Cybersecurity Capabilities and Securing the U.S.-Mexico Border.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to FISA Reauthorization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6603, No Technology for Terror Act, all provisions.
H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, all provisions.
H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, all provisions.
H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, all provisions.
H.R. 8631, Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act of 2024, all provisions.
Issues related to Chinese EV Manufacturing; Chinese-Made Battery Storage Systems; Countering Social Media Disinformation; Defense Contractors Cybersecurity; Light Detection and Ranging Sensor Technology; Maintaining U.S. Technological Advantages; Securing Critical U.S. Infrastructure and Mineral Supply Chains; TikTok Divestment; and U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities and Strategy.
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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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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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