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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 | 4301 WILSON BOULEVARD |
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City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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: Mike Whelan, Director Government Relations Operations |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. (Part II, Sec. 728, 741
, Implementation of the end-user exemption).
H.R.1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011
Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011, (Sec. 2124, Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Title 1, Sec. 1101, Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Sec. 8012, Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI)
(Sec. 1415, Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations )
(Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
(Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement)
H.R. 2112: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Foreign Agriculture Service (Food for Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.
H.R. 2354: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. PMA customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates.
H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions.
H.R. 2584: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2012: (protecting structure and loan levels for RUS)
Issue: Energy Efficiency (creating new USDA loan program for co-ops to finance low interest consumer efficiency improvements.)
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
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Kirk |
Johnson |
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John |
Cassady |
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Cavey |
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Susan |
Collet |
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Christine |
Heggem |
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Cliff |
Humphrey |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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Chris |
Stephen |
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Julie |
Barkemeyer |
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Tammy |
Kelch |
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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. 658:
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
(Essential air service for American Samoa, Hirono Amendment regarding inter-island fees)
H.R.1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011
Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011, (Sec. 2124, Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Title 1, Sec. 1101, Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Sec. 8012, Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI)
(Sec. 1415, Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations )
(Title V, VIII, Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
H.R. 3082:
The 4th Continuing Resolution for FY 2011. Funded government operations through March 4, 2011.
Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011
(Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI)
(Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations )
(Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
HJ Res. 44: (P.L.112-4 )
5th Continuing Resolution through March 18, 2011
Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011
(Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI)
(Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations )
(Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
HJ Res. 48: (P.L.112-6)
6th Continuing Resolution through April 8, 2011
Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011
(Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI)
(Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations )
(Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
H.R. 2354: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. (policy riders aimed at common sense environmental regulation) Power Market Administration customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates.)
H.R. 2584: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2012: (protecting structure of Power Market Administration) (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, and USVI) Operating Grants, Public Works and Infrastructure Grants)State, Foreign Operations, Draft Bill, USAID Development Assistance, Overseas Cooperative Development
H.R. 2112: FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
(Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.)
Issue: Debt Limit, (Ensure PMA customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates) (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treatment of qualified health and retirement plans)
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
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English |
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Kirk |
Johnson |
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John |
Cassady |
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Brian |
Cavey |
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Susan |
Collet |
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Christine |
Heggem |
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Cliff |
Humphrey |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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Chris |
Stephen |
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Julie |
Barkemeyer |
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Montee |
Wynn |
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Tammy |
Kelch |
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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
H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act)
S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act)
S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011
(S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act)
H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs).
H.R. 2401, The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules).
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
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Glenn |
English |
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Kirk |
Johnson |
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John |
Cassady |
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Brian |
Cavey |
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Christine |
Heggem |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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Montee |
Wynn |
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Julie |
Barkemeyer |
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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
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops)
H.R.910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act)
S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards).
S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act
(Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency)
S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011
(All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency)
S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011.
(All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity)
S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects)
S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act (Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs)
S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates).
H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future. Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions.
H.R. 1938: North American Made Energy Security Act. The President, acting through the Secretary of Energy, shall coordinate with each Federal agency responsible for coordinating or considering an aspect of the President's National Interest Determination and Presidential Permit decision regarding construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline, to ensure that all necessary actions with respect to such decision are taken on an expedited schedule.
H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules)
H.R. 1705: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules)
S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011. All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
S. 1321: The Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings 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
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Susan |
Collet |
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Christine |
Heggem |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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Montee |
Wynn |
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Julie |
Barkemeyer |
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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
H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
(Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement)
H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
(Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act)
H.R.1391 RCCRA Act of 2011
(Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
(Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act)
S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011
(McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air 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
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English |
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Cassady |
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Brian |
Cavey |
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Christine |
Heggem |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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Montee |
Wynn |
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Julie |
Barkemeyer |
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Carol |
Whitman |
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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
H.R. 2 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
(Entire bill, high cost plan tax, employer provisions)
HR 397 - Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011
(high cost plan tax, employer provisions)
S. 192 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
(Sec. 1-3, high cost plan tax, employer provisions)
HR 605 - Patients' Freedom to Choose Act
(Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act)
HR 1050 - Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011
(Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans)
HR 1173 - Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
(Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act)
HR 560 - Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act
(Sec. 1-3, ensuring adequate rural representation on Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MEDPAC)
S. 248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act
(to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived)
S. 73 - State Leadership in Health Care Act
(to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived)
H.R. 439 - State Leadership in Health Care Act
(to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived)
S. 244 - State Health Care Choice Act
(to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived)
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
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English |
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Chris |
Stephen |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 668: Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricty from Lethal Damage Act
(Sec. 3 amending Federal Power Act to give FERC new authority to write cyber standards)
S. 1342: An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee cybersecurity bill (entire bill, amends Federal Power Act to add new authority for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission over electric power industry cybersecurity standards)
H.R. 2208: Smart Grid Advancement Act of 2011, House Energy and Commerce Draft GRID Act (entire bill, amends Federal Power Act to add new authority for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission over electric power industry cybersecurity standards)
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
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Glenn |
English |
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Kirk |
Johnson |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011
(Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions)
S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011
(Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness)
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
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Glenn |
English |
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Kirk |
Johnson |
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Cavey |
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Christine |
Heggem |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011
(Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications)
To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook.
S. 267 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
(Sec. 1-2, annuitization information)
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure.
S. 439 - Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011
(Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program)
S. 1098 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts)
H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011(Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts)
Issue: Debt Limit, (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treat of qualified health and retirement plans)
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
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Cavey |
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Chris |
Stephen |
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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. 4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
(Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, eliminating requirement enacted in America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 that required filing of a 1099 form every time a vendor paid over $600.00)
H.R. 705: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
(Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations,payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes.)
S. 359: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
(Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes.)
S.1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates).
Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives
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
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Collet |
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Tammy |
Kelch |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 607: Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011
(Sec. 102, potential for access to spectrum for critical utility operations, Sec. 207 re-allocation of spectrum below 512 megahertz)
S. 28: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
(Sec. 102 & 106, potential for access to spectrum for critical utility operations)
S. 911, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, (ensuring secondary access to public safety spectrum for electric utilities; Sec. 206, powers and duties of the Public Safety Broadband Corporation; Sec. 304, efficient use of public safety spectrum, Sec. 501, radio spectrum inventory)
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
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Glenn |
English |
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Kirk |
Johnson |
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Laura Marshall |
Schepis |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops)
H.R.910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act)
S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards).
S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act
(Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency)
S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011
(All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency)
S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011.
(All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity)
S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011
(Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects)
S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act (Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs)
S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates).
H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future. Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions.
H.R. 1938: North American Made Energy Security Act. The President, acting through the Secretary of Energy, shall coordinate with each Federal agency responsible for coordinating or considering an aspect of the President's National Interest Determination and Presidential Permit decision regarding construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline, to ensure that all necessary actions with respect to such decision are taken on an expedited schedule.
H.R. 2021: Jobs and Energy Permitting Act. Requires final agency action on a permit application for platform or drill ship exploration for an OCS source under such Act to be taken no later than six months after the filing of such application.
HR 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) shall be applied and administered as if sections 321 and 322 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (and the amendments made by those sections) had not been enacted.
H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, Comprehensive review of regulation impacts
H.R. 1705: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, Comprehensive review of regulation impacts
S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011. All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
S. 1321: The Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
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S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3)
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