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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 | 7234 Parkway Dive |
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| City | Hanover |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 21076 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19833-12
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6. House ID# 319940000
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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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 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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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: Britton Loftin |
Date | 7/20/2022 4:27:24 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
Aspects of the FY 2023 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies regarding career, technical, and adult education.
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 |
Britton |
Loftin |
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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
General education on the need to pass a voting rights bill.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Britton |
Loftin |
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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
General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities.
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 |
Britton |
Loftin |
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McElroy |
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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
H.R.8033, Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, to properly maintain and care for bridge projects overseen by the Federal Highways Administration.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021), a law for federal-aid highway and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Seeking language in House Committee report to accompany the FY 2023 appropriations bill for the FY 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies regarding the bridge investment program and bridge formula program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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McElroy |
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Britton |
Loftin |
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Doherty |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959.
S.420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959.
H.R.2303, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation directing the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs for (1) expanding or supporting outreach to high schools, local businesses, and local workforce development boards; and (2) providing advising and support services to students who are enrolled in these apprenticeship programs. Entire Bill.
General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
General education concerning the need to protect President Biden's Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements.
General Education on high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
General Education and advocacy on the local and targeted hire component of workforce development to be included in DOT funding opportunities as prescribed by Section 25019(a) of BIL on highway construction projects through the US Department of Transportation (DOT).
General Education and advocacy for funding to scale training and workforce development in the transportation sector.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Energy - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Britton |
Loftin |
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Doherty |
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McElroy |
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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
S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill.
General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns.
General education concerning the lack of rights for workers in the H2B visa program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
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McElroy |
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Britton |
Loftin |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Section 2506, Semiconductor Incentives, subsection (f) Construction Projects.
H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, an act to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Section 2506, Semiconductor Incentives, subsection (f) Construction Projects.
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 |
Britton |
Loftin |
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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.1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021, legislation allowing a convention and trade show restart tax credit and extending the employee retention tax credit.
S. 477 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021, legislation allowing a convention and trade show restart tax credit and extending the employee retention tax credit.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Britton |
Loftin |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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
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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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