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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1150 18TH STREET, NW, #600 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 49511-12
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6. House ID# 346130000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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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: Becky Garcia |
Date | 1/18/2024 11:11:22 AM |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to support for consumer protection, fraud prevention 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 |
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Emmert |
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Stuart |
Pratt |
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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
Issues related to law enforcement investigative tools.
Efforts to combat fraud and theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Efforts to combat fraud and theft of pandemic relief benefits.
Issues related to fraud-related unemployment insurance benefits.
Efforts to combat fraud and theft in small business loans.
Support for government efforts to prevent fraud in federal benefits through the login.gov site.
HR 4639 / S 2576, Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act, all provisions.
HR 5893 / S 2321, Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions related to private sector information sales to government.
HR 5692, Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations, provisions related to private sector information sales to government.
HR 6611 / S 3351, FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act, provisions related to private sector information sales to government.
HR 6262 / S 3234, Government Surveillance Reform Act, provisions related to private sector information sales to government.
HR 2670, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions related to private sector information sales to government.
Issues related to public access to federal court records and filings.
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 |
Steven |
Emmert |
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Stuart |
Pratt |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to copyright, including support for strong US intellectual property laws.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), 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 |
Karen |
Marangi |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to copyright, digital trade and intellectual property issues in the trade agreements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), 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 |
Karen |
Marangi |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to consumer protection and fraud prevention.
Issues related to consumer protection and financial privacy.
HR 1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023, all provisions.
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 |
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Emmert |
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Stuart |
Pratt |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Promoted program integrity related to:
Sec. 1940 of the Social Security Act, all provisions;
Sec. 1902(e) of the Social Security Act, all provisions related to income determined using modified adjusted gross income; and
Sec. 1128(g) of the Social Security Act, provisions related to patient education in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Payments Program.
Implementation of PL 117-328 provisions related to Section 5131, Division FF Health and Human Services, Title V Medicaid and CHIP.
S 2954, Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act, all provisions.
HR 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, issues related to program integrity.
Proposed rule CMS-9895-P, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025; Updating Section 1332 Waiver Public Notice Procedures; Medicaid; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program; and Basic Health Program, issues related to improving program integrity.
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 |
Christine |
Evans |
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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
Issues related to the healthcare workforce.
Issues relating to consumer directed health information exchange, interoperability, information blocking, and patient access to health information.
Issues relating to the impact of potential privacy legislation on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and medical research.
PL 116-260 Division BB Title I, No Surprises Act, provisions related to provider exchange network accuracy.
Clarifying the patient education exclusion provision of the CMS Open Payments Program.
Promotion of Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act including transition to practice; diversity, equity and inclusion; reducing workforce shortages.
HR 4402, to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes, all provisions.
Issues related to the education and awareness of the benefits of using real world data in healthcare research and development.
Issues related to the Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
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 |
Christine |
Evans |
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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
HR 4368/H Report 118-124 and S 2131 and S Report 118-44,FY 2024, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Title IV, issues related to the National Accuracy Clearinghouse and program integrity and fraud prevention in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
HR 5894 / S 2624, Departments of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to supporting increased funding for Title VIII of the nursing workforce 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Christine |
Evans |
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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
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?
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