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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2345 Crystal Drive |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202-4801 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 15097-12
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6. House ID# 304020000
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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
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: Jennifer Hatcher |
Date | 4/20/2015 12:41:39 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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oversight/Implementation/Amendments to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) - Sections 1201; 1301; 1302; 1303; 1311; 1341; 1401; 1411; 1412; 1414; 1502; 1511; 1512; 1513; 1514; 4205; 9001; 9010
H.R. 30 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours.
S. 30 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 1189/S. 620 - To clarify rules relating to nondiscriminatory employer wellness programs as such programs relate to premium discounts, rebates, or modifications to otherwise applicable cost sharing under group health plans.
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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. J. Res. 8 and H. J. Res. 29 Resolutions of Disapproval to nullify NLRB rule on union representation election procedures.
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1270 and S. 620 - Restore Access to Medication 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Security - In general: Creating a national data security and breach notification standard
House Energy and Commerce: Draft Legislation entitled Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
Senate Commerce: Draft Legislation entitled Data Security 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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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 Trolls - In general: supporting legislation to curb the abusive practices in the patent litigation system
House Judiciary: H.R. 9 the Innovation Act
House energy and Commerce: ending the practice of sending abusive patent demand letters
Judiciary & Commerce: Support legislation to end the abusive practices by patent enforcement entities
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request
Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request
H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes
SNAP - In general: adopting and maintaining the changes to the Farm Bill affecting SNAP licensed retailers
House Budget Resolution: H.Con.Res. 27, regarding the idea of converting SNAP into a state block grant
H.R. 733 the SNAP Verify Act that would require retailers to check a SNAP recipients photo ID
WIC - House Education and Workforce: Support Congressional reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC
Senate Agriculture: Support the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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
H.R. 644 - America Gives More Act of 2015
H.R. 1105 / S. 860 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015
H.R. 1675 / S. 576 - Encouraging Employee Ownership Act of 2015
S. 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Legislation Not Introduced - Marketplace Fairness / Internet Sales Tax - draft proposals from Rep. Bob Goodlatte and Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Legislation Not Introduced - Tax Reform / Tax Extenders
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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
Legislation Not Introduced - World Trade Organization and Country of Origin Labeling
Legislation Not Introduced - Trade Promotion Authority
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Labeling
Oversight/Implementation of P.L. 111-353 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Sec. 4205 of P.L. 111-148 - Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request
Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request
H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes.
S. 511/H.R. 913 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly.
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request
Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget Request
H.CON.RES.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
S.Con.Res. 11 - 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
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Hannah |
Walker |
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Leg. Director - Rep. Tom Rooney (1/09 - 3/12) |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Robert |
Rosado |
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John |
Kelley |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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