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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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| Address1 | 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE |
Address2 | 2nd Floor |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104378-51
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6. House ID# 435990005
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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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| 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: Rachael Galoob |
Date | 1/19/2023 9:14:23 AM |
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
The National Cannabis Rountable supports the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (HR 1996). Cannabis businesses do not enjoy access to the same banking services enjoyed by every other legally operating business in the United States. The SAFE Banking Act would create a safe harbor for banks to service cannabis industry clients thus enabling cannabis businesses access to checking accounts, lines of credit and other standard business banking services. NCR's support of SAFE Banking included its provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), America COMPETES bill, the end of year omnibus bill and other legislative vehicles.
NCR also was active on the CLIMB Act (H.R. 8200), a bill that provides safe harbors for financial institutions, government programs, and capital markets. NCR discussed this concept with Senate offices but no Senate companion bill was introduced.
NCR further discussed a SAFE "Plus" with House and Senate leadership which include language relating to expungements and provisions relating to firearm ownership for state authorized medical cannabis patients.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Rachael |
Galoob |
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David |
Mangone |
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Erin |
Moffet |
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Fl Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, March 2019- October 2022
Charlie Crist, January 2017-Feburary 2019
Patrick E. Murphy, January 2013-December 2016
Lois Frankel, February 2015-September 2015
Alcee L. Hastings, July 2010-December 2013 |
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
As the federal government considers how to reconcile state legal cannabis programs with cannabis' federal illegality, the National Cannabis Roundtable supports legislation and regulatory paradigms that decriminalize cannabis, remediate the harm of the failed War on Drugs, ensure the highest standards of consumer safety, respect existing cannabis supply chains and provide equitable financial treatment for cannabis businesses. HR 1996, HR 3884 and HR 3105 are the three primary pieces of legislation which NCR has supported to achieve these goals.
Additionally, NCR noted the introduction of HR 5977 by Congresswoman Mace and the HOPE Act by Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Joyce during the fourth quarter of 2021 and looks forward to working with these congressional offices to advance areas of critical reform this year. NCR also discussed HOPE's inclusion in year end omni.
NCR also supported the PREPARE Act (H.R. 7513)
Finally, NCR supported the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act(signed into law)(HR 8454) and the Medical Marijuana Research Act (HR 5657).
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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Rachael |
Galoob |
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David |
Mangone |
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Erin |
Moffet |
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Fl. Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, March 2019- October 2022
Charlie Crist, January 2017-Feburary 2019
Patrick E. Murphy, January 2013-December 2016
Lois Frankel, February 2015-September 2015
Alcee L. Hastings, July 2010-December 2013 |
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
NCR supports the expansion of protections for the cannabis industry through the appropriations process, namely the expansion of medical protections to include adult use, increased veterans access, as well as the inclusion of SAFE Banking language in an appropriations amendment. NCR also supports the removal of the Harris Rider which prevents the District of Columbia from legalizing commercial cannabis sales. NCR also supports an appropriations provision that prevents the FCC from preventing broadcasters from advertising cannabis companies.
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 |
Rachael |
Galoob |
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David |
Mangone |
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Erin |
Moffet |
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Fl. Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, March 2019- October 2022
Charlie Crist, January 2017-Feburary 2019
Patrick E. Murphy, January 2013-December 2016
Lois Frankel, February 2015-September 2015
Alcee L. Hastings, July 2010-December 2013 |
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
Supported efforts to reform criminal justice policy and the different treatment on the federal and state level of individuals incarcerated for cannabis offenses including the HOPE Act (H.R. 6129), the MORE Act (H.R. 3617) and the Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Bill (H.R. 8557). NCR has also supported comprehensive cannabis reform efforts as they develop in the Senate. NCR met with the White House on cannabis clemency issues, specifically pardons for non-violent offenders, a process for post-conviction release and calling for a reclassification of cannabis.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Rachael |
Galoob |
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David |
Mangone |
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Erin |
Moffet |
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Fl. Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, March 2019- October 2022
Charlie Crist, January 2017-Feburary 2019
Patrick E. Murphy, January 2013-December 2016
Lois Frankel, February 2015-September 2015
Alcee L. Hastings, July 2010-December 2013 |
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
NCR discussed issue of the appropriateness of scheduling cannabis and its derivatives under the Controlled Substances Act, including ramifications of moving cannabis to a lower schedule (Schedules II-V), or removing from the list of controlled substances entirely. NCR expects to continue to weigh in on this policy consideration as it relates to medical utility and consumer safety as the Administration continues its review process.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Erin |
Moffet |
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Fl. Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, March 2019- October 2022
Charlie Crist, January 2017-Feburary 2019
Patrick E. Murphy, January 2013-December 2016
Lois Frankel, February 2015-September 2015
Alcee L. Hastings, July 2010-December 2013 |
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Charlie Rangel March 2016- December 2016 |
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Saphira |
Galoob |
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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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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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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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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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