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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1233 20TH STREET NW |
Address2 | SUITE 500 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 22382-12
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6. House ID# 301040000
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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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Ellen K Hobby |
Date | 10/20/2022 4:02:40 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
Oppose amendments to the FY22 Financial Services and General Government funding bill that would attempt to undermine local decisions made by the District of Columbia
Support funding equal access to quality health care and other appropriations to address COVID-19 consequences
Support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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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Capparell |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support HR5746 the Freedom to Vote: John R Lewis Act
Support revisions to the Electoral Count Act
Support HR1 and S1, the For the People Act
Support S2747, the Freedom to Vote Act
Support HR4 and S4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Support the DISCLOSE Act
Support the RESPECT Act
Support S. Con. Res. 6 and H.R. Con. Res 19, the creation of a Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation
Support the Accessible Voting Act
Support the Equality Act
Support revising the standards for federal data on race and ethnicity
Support accountability for white nationalists and oppose a new domestic terrorism charge
Support H.R.5314, the Protect Our Democracy Act
Support the implementation of the Biden Administrations executive order on voting access
Support the Justice departments expansion of voting rights enforcement
Support S.4500, the Youth Voting Rights Act
Support S.4384, the Civics Secures Democracy Act
Express to the Census Bureau support for ending prison gerrymandering, ensuring accurate counting, creating more accessible digital census options, and collecting data that is inclusive of all communities
Participate in State Department Summit for Democracy Civil Society consultations and advocate for League priorities on key issues including election integrity, climate, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender
Oppose the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act
Urge Biden Administration to issue an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose their political spending
Support the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections (VOTE) Act
Support FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) appropriations bill provide the Census Bureau with at least $1.505 billion
Oppose expanding federal resources for policing, prosecution, and other criminal-legal practices (H.R. 6448/S. 3860, Invest to Protect; H.R. 6375, COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act). Support investing in non-carceral community safety efforts.
Support Respect for Marriage Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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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Capparell |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act
Support the RECLAIM Act
Support the Childrens Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution to establish a climate recovery plan that includes strategies for ensuring clean air and water
Support legislation to invest in renewable energy, implement a plan to put a price on carbon, and address the long-term impacts climate change has on public health
Support the National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act (NCARS; S. 3531) to require the federal government to create a national strategy to prepare for climate hazards
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), White House Office, 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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support HR5746 the Freedom to Vote: John R Lewis Act
Support revisions to the Electoral Count Act
Support HR1 and S1, the For the People Act
Support the creation of independent redistricting commissions for Congressional redistricting
Support HR 51/S 51 the Washington DC admission act
Support S2747, the Freedom to Vote Act
Support HR4 and S4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Support the Protect Our Democracy Act
Support the inclusion of funding for election infrastructure in the infrastructure package
Support the bipartisan Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (ACMRA)
Support government actions to curb the spread of disinformation
Support resolution designating September as National Voting Rights Month
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Bureau of the Census, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Federal Election Commission (FEC)
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support strengthening the Affordable Care Act
Support the extension of postpartum Medicaid from 60 days after birth to one year after birth
Support the inclusion of voter registration in the healthcare.gov system
Support the Womens Health Protection Act
Oppose H.R.1011 and S. 99, the Life at Conception Act
Oppose the Reproductive Choice Act
Support using reconciliation package to extend the American Rescue Plan Acts enhanced ACA premium tax credits, close the Medicaid coverage gap, include the maternal health provisions from the House-passed Build Back Better Act, and address high and rising prescription drug costs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support access of low and middle-income countries to COVID-19 vaccines by waiving intellectual property rights provided for in World Trade Organization rules
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the RECLAIM Act
Support the Childrens Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution to establish a climate recovery plan that includes strategies for ensuring clean air and water
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support the No BAN Act
Support the DREAM and Promise Act of 2021
Support the reunification of families separated at our nations borders
Support a process for refugees and asylum seekers seeking entry to the US
Support the New Deal for New Americans Acts
Support the designation of Temporary Protected Status for persons from Mexico and Cameroon
Support incorporation of voter registration activities into naturalization ceremonies conducted by USCIS
Oppose the extension of Title 42
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support legislation designed to promote common sense solutions to gun violence including background checks, curbs on assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines
Oppose legislation to weaken gun safety laws
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support legislation requiring all Presidents to divest from their business holdings
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Jessica |
Capparell |
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Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support the Counseling not Criminalization Act in Schools
Oppose funding for Operation Relentless Pursuit and instead support redirecting that funding to schools and other community services
Support the Civics Secures Democracy Act
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 |
Celina |
Stewart |
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Jessica |
Capparell |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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
Support SJ Res 1 and H.J. Res 17 which would remove the ratification timeline on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
Support H. Res. 891, affirming the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment
Urge Biden Administration to send guidance to the US Archivist to publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
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 |
Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Jessica |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 DOC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support S51/HR51 the Washington DC Admission Act
Opposed amendments to the FY22 Financial Services and General Government funding bill that would attempt to undermine local decisions made by the District of Columbia
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 |
Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Jessica |
Capparell |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the Clean Electricity Standard in the Build Back Better economic recovery legislation
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 |
Celina |
Stewart |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Jessica |
Capparell |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support access to reproductive health care, including abortion, in communications with the Biden Administration, State department, and USAID
Support Executive Order on Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
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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Capparell |
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Virginia |
Solomon |
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Celina |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urge Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to propose a rule to protect mature and old-growth forests
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Virginia |
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Kern |
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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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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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