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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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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4766-12
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6. House ID# 308460000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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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| 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: Kelly M. Tyroler |
Date | 1/29/2016 3:16:58 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2814, NLRB Reform Act;
S. 2617, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act;
S. 2199, Paycheck Fairness Act;
S. 2178/H.R. 4320, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act;
H.R. 4959, EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act;
H.R. 5422, Litigation Oversight Act of 2014;
H.R. 5423, Certainty in Enforcement Act of 2014;
H.R. 803, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;
H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act;
H.R. 4321, Employee Privacy Protection Act;
H.R. 4870, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015;
FY 15 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts (House/Senate);
Fair Labor Standards Act issues in the following legislation: H.R.4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4745, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015;
Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces;
Davis-Bacon Act;
National Labor Relations Act Reform;
NLRB (REG) Title: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08);
DOL-OLMS (REG) Title: Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting under the LMRDA (RIN 1245-AA03);
DOL-OSHA (LOI) Letter of Interpretation on OSHA Inspections (February 21, 2013);
DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN 1218-AC49);
DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (RIN 1218-AC48);
DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (RIN 1218-AB70);
DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements - NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions (RIN 1218-AC50);
DOL-WHD (REG) Title: Defining/Delimiting Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA11);
DOL-WHD (REG) Title: Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, Executive Order 13658 (RIN 1235-AA10);
DOL-OSHA: OSHA's Small Entity Compliance Guide for Final Rule for Cranes and Derricks
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Geoff |
Burr |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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Brooke |
Kintz |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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Ben |
Brubeck |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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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
S. 2516, DISCLOSE Act of 2014;
H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Act;
H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act;
S.J.Res.19, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections;
Comprehensive regulatory reform;
Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
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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Geoff |
Burr |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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Brooke |
Kintz |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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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. 5171, Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts;
H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015;
H.R. 4870, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015;
H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015;
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issues in the following legislation: H.R.4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4745, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015;
FY 15 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts (House/Senate);
DOL-OLMS (REG) Title: Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting under the LMRDA (RIN 1245-AA03);
DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (RIN 1218-AB70);
NLRB (REG) Title: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08)
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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Geoff |
Burr |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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Ben |
Brubeck |
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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. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Act;
EPA (REG) Title: Definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act (RIN 2040-AF30);
EPA (REG) Title: Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program for Public and Commercial Buildings (RIN 2070-AJ56);
EPA (REG) Title: Stormwater Regulations Revision to Address Discharges from Developed Sites (RIN 2040-AF13)
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces;
EPA (REG) Title: Definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act (RIN 2040-AF30)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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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
S. 2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act
H.R. 4453, S Corporation Permanent Tax Relief Act of 2014
H.R. 4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014;
H.R. 4718, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation;
H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act
Independent contractor status
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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Geoff |
Burr |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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Brooke |
Kintz |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Geoff |
Burr |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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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
S. 603 / H.R. 763, The Jobs and Premium Protection Act;
S. 2546, Auto Enroll Repeal Act;
H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act;
H.R. 3367, The Small Business and Family Relief Act;
H.R. 5213, Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2014;
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148);
The following provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: health insurance premium tax, definition of a full-time employee, employer shared responsibility provisions (4890H)); and information reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code sections 6055 and 6056
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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Geoff |
Burr |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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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. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs 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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Geoff |
Burr |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal excise tax on gasoline;
Highway Trust Fund reauthorization;
Public Private Partnerships
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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Burr |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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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
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270)
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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Brooke |
Kintz |
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Karen |
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Geoff |
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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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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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