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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 555 12th Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004-1207 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 316890-12
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6. House ID# 313650000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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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Method A.
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: Shahira Knight |
Date | 7/20/2020 5:00:10 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 ACC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7000 / S. 945 Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, general issues regarding inspections and implementation;
S. 1256 PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2019, general issues regarding PCAOB disciplinary proceedings;
General issues regarding the accounting and auditing profession;
General issues regarding the Current Expected Credit Loss accounting standard;
General issues regarding Department of Defense auditability; and
General issues regarding financial disclosure requirements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Patrick |
Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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Peter |
Brown |
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Henry |
Ristuccia |
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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
H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
H.R. 7610 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
H.R. 7609 MilitaryConstruction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
Public Law No. 116-136 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, general issues regarding implementation by federal agencies;
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water DevelopmentAppropriationsAct, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
Commerce,Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations;
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations; and
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2021, general issues regarding authorizations and appropriations.
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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Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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Patrick |
Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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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
Public Law No. 116-136 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, general issues regarding implementation regarding program integrity and technology in government;
H.R. 2575 / S. 1363 AI in Government Act of 2019, general issues regarding technology in government;
S. 375 Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, general issues regarding improper payments; and
H.R. 2586/S. 1275 Federal Agency Customer Experience Act, general issues regarding government operations and efficiency.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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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
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water DevelopmentAppropriationsAct, FY 2021, general issues regarding Centers for Disease Control data and surveillance programs.
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 |
Bill |
Womack |
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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
H.R. 1044 / S. 386 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019, general issues regarding immigration.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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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. 5823 State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, general issues regarding cybersecurity;
S. 1846 State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2019, general issues regarding cybersecurity;
S. 2316 Manufacturing, Investment, and Controls Review for Computer Hardware, Intellectual Property, and Supply (MICROCHIPS) Act of 2019, general issues regarding supply chain security;
S. 1558 Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act, general issues regarding technology policy in government and industry;
H.R. 1282 Data Accountability and Trust Act, general issues regarding cybersecurity and privacy; and
S. 29 A bill to establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes, general issues regarding cybersecurity and privacy.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
General issues regarding Department of Veterans Affairs electronic health records programs.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bill |
Womack |
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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.R. 6395 / S. 4049 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, general issues regarding Department of Defense audit readiness.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following 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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |