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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 25 E STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 200 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 63495-12
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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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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: Laura Peralta-Schulte |
Date | 10/20/2015 2:59:31 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
NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty.
NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty.
NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in all people for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all to pay their fair share of taxes.
NETWORK does not support the addition of riders in any budget agreement.
NETWORK supports HR 2408 the Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 |
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Lobbyist |
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
NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons.
NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK supports the Senate and House Resolutions that acknowledge that climate change is real.
NETWORK supports the Transition to Clean Energy, Full Employment and Infrastructure Modernization Resolution of 2015.
NETWORK asks that Congress take seriously Pope Francis call for dialogue and action to solve the issues raised by climate change.
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 |
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Peralta-Schulte |
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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
NETWORK strongly supports S. 613/HR 1278 the Summer Meals Act of 2015.
NETWORK strongly supports S. 1539/HR 2715 the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015
NETWORK strongly supports HR 2660 the Wise Investment in Our Children Act.
NETWORK strongly supports full funding for the Child Nutrition Re-authorization.
NETWORK strongly supports access to SNAP and TANF for formerly incarcerated individuals.
NETWORK strongly supports full funding for WIC in the FY 16 Agriculture Appropriations bill.
NETWORK opposes the imposition of minimum rents in the Rural Development Section 521 Assistance Program.
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 |
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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
NETWORK strongly supports efforts to peacefully resolve issues of conflict regarding Iran's nuclear program and believes the framework negotiated by the Administration is the right way forward.
NETWORK opposes the Obama Administration's decision to change the designation of Malaysia in the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report from Tier 3 to Tier 2.
NETWORK supports the normalization of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba as a peaceful path forward.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports fixing the Sustainable Growth Rate related to the Medicare payment system.
NETWORK strongly supports the Affordable Care Act and works to expand Medicaid coverage so that all Americans have health insurance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Colleen |
Ross |
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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
NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing.
NETWORK strongly opposes the FY 2016 THUD House Appropriations bill which cuts critical funds for housing in communities struggling with high rates of poverty.
NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness.
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly support comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship.
NETWORK opposes the use of family detention centers for immigrant children and families and believes there are more humane and cost effective means of enforcing U.S. immigration laws. NETWORK strongly believes that the Obama Administration should end the practice of family detention for refugees and immigrants.
NETWORK strongly opposes the arrest and deportation of immigrants who could benefit from the recent Presidents Executive Order on immigration.
NETWORK believes that Operation Streamline should be modified to ensure immigrants receive due process in proceedings.
NETWORK opposes 2.2146, the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act, because it limits the ability of local law enforcement to protect communities and criminalizes immigrants.
Network strongly supports protections maintaining and expanding protections for refugees and asylum seekers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
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Lobbyist |
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
NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system.
NETWORK strongly supports S. 502/HR 920, the Smarter Sentencing Act as a matter of justice.
NETWORK strongly supports HR 2197, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education (PROMISE) Act.
NETWORK calls on the Department of Justice to continue to investigate potential civil rights abuses and practices of police brutality against people of color.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports efforts to raise the Minimum Wage to a living wage.
NETWORK strongly supports legislation to provide women equal pay for equal work.
NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime.
NETWORK strongly supports S. 1150,the Raise the Wage Act, as a step towards a living wage for all workers.
NETWORK strongly supports S. 862/HR 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
NETWORK strongly supports the Model Employer Executive Order that provides contracting preferences for companies paying at least $15.00.
NETWORK strongly supports S. 786/HR 1439, the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports closing tax loopholes that promote the off-shoring of profits by U.S. corporations.
NETWORK strongly support an expanded and permanent Earned Income Tax Credit as well as a permanent, refundable Child Tax Credit.
NETWORK strongly believes that the Social Security Disability Insurance should be fully funded to protect individuals that are receiving this critical benefit.
NETWORK believes that wealthy individuals and corporations should pay their fair share of taxes.
NETWORK opposes subsidizing oil and gas companies through tax expenditures.
NETWORK supports the Responsible Estate Tax Act which calls on the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes at the time of death.
NETWORK opposes HR 1105 because it repeals the estate tax for wealthy Americans.
NETWORK supports a Wall Street speculators tax and encourages Congress to use the money raised by the tax to fund programs to mend the income and wealth gap.
NETWORK supports closing the carried interest loophole that allows wealthy Americans to avoid paying their fair share of taxation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership and calls on the Obama Administration to immediately make the final agreement public.
NETWORK strongly supports trade measures that require countries to meet internationally agreed upon human rights standards before they benefit from special trade agreements with the United States.
NETWORK strongly opposes trade bills which restrict the Administration for taking responsible action on climate change and immigration in the context of trade agreements.
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
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses.
NETWORK supports efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crackdown on fraudulent payday lenders and to seek greater protections for all Americans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK supports HR 3461, the 2015 Strong Start for America's Children Act.
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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK believes that gun violence is a serious community problem and that action must be taken to pass common sense gun control measures to keep communities safe.
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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly believes that the flow of huge sums of unregulated money by wealthy American into the political campaigns is corrupting our system. We urge Congress to pass campaign finance reform.
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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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