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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 | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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: Mallory B. Duncan, Senior Vice President, General Counsel |
Date | 01/25/2010 |
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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
online and behavioral advertising
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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Oesterle |
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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 APP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposal to provide duty-free treatment to apparel from Cambodia - statement of support; Proposal to correct the classification of certain apparel with "rib trim" under DR-CAFTA for duty-free treatment - statement of support;
Reform of U.S. trade preference programs - communciation of retail industry views; Use of Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China - communication of retail industry views
H.R. 3039 to provide for the preferential treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines - communication in support
H.R. 3168 to provide duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear - communication in support
S. 2586 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2588 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2589 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2593 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2602 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Treasury - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Erik |
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Pfister |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, credit card fees & disclosures, gift cards, Durbin interchange amendment; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009, all provisions; credit card fees; S.710, A bill to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to gift certificates, store gift cards, and other general-use prepaid cards, and for other purposes; Treasury Dept. proposals on regulatory reform;
H.R.2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, provisions relating to provisions relating to definition of covered persons, stored value cards, merchant exemptions; H.R. 3216, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, provisions relating to gift cards, Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 4173, Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to gift cards, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Agency, treat of special purpose bank charters, Amendments to Section 23A & 23B of the Federal Reserve Act; "Ability to Pay" provisons - Federal Reserve rulemaking on CARD Act implementation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Reserve System, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Elizabeth |
Oesterle |
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Steve |
Pfister |
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Maureen |
Riehl |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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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
H.R.2196, Design Piracy Prohibition Act, To amend title 17, United States Code, to extend protection to fashion design, and for other purposes.
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 |
Elizabeth |
Oesterle |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Red Flags Rule; gift cards; H.R. 579 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics in the global market communication of retail industry views; H.R. 875 to establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness communication of retail industry views;
H.R. 1298 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs communication of retail industry views; Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - concerns with the implementation of specific sections of the CPSIA including retroactivity, general conformity certificates, tracking labels and component testing; H.R. 1398/S. 558, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act, provisions requiring chain restaurants to provide nutritional information on menus and menu boards, provisions on premption, liability protection, and nutrition disclosure; RFID technology - privacy issues; H.R.2749, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes, provisions relating to increased penalties, reporting requirements and traceability requirements; Endorsement and support of S. 510, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food safety -- communication to Congress and Administrative agencies of retail and chain restaurant industry views.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Jonathan |
Gold |
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Erik |
Autor |
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Steve |
Pfister |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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Elizabeth |
Oesterle |
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Maureen |
Riehl |
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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
Endorsement and support of S. 1666, the Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Act of 2009.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
M. Scott |
Vinson |
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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
Health care reform; S. 979, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2009, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible; S. 391, Healthy Americans Act, A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.
H.R.3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, all provisions; Letter to Senate urging adoption of language allowing 90-day grace period for new employer obligations under health care reform bill; Letter to House of Representatives urging opposition to HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.; Letter to Senate urging adoption of language clarifying health care reform bill's definition of full time work.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
E. Neil |
Trautwein |
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Rachelle |
Bernstein |
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Steve |
Pfister |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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Rob |
Green |
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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
PCI data security standards; Implementation of the Importer Security Filing as required by the SAFE Port Act by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Opposition to 100% scanning requirements on maritime cargo under the 9/11 implementation Act; Immigration reform - urge DHS to work with business on worksite enforcement of immigration law;
Canada-US border issues - communication of retail industry views re security and trade facilitation; Trade enforcement measures - communication of retail industry views regarding customs action targeting apparel.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Jonathan |
Gold |
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Elizabeth |
Oesterle |
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Erik |
Autor |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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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
Immigration reform (no bill) - urging Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform to include a temporary worker program and an earned legalization program
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 |
Elizabeth |
Oesterle |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, support the bill; S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, support the bill; H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, support the bill, provisions on sale of stolen merchandise online.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Elizabeth |
Oesterle |
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Maureen |
Riehl |
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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. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009, all provisions relating to elimination of secret ballot elections and binding arbitration; H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R. 12, Paycheck Fairness Act, all provisions; health care reform; ERISA; pension valuation; H.R. 2460/S. 1152 Healthy Families Act, To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families, all provisions;
H.R.1274, Working Families Flexibility Act, To permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R.2067, Protecting America's Workers Act, To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes, all provisions; S.1212, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009, A bill to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems, all provisions; H.R.2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009, To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems, all provisions; H.R.242, To direct the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, all provisions; H.R.2113, Corporate Injury, Illness, and Fatality Reporting Act of 2009, To require the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations requiring employers with more than one establishment and not fewer than 500 employees to report work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses, all provisions; H.R.2199, Protecting Workers From Imminent Dangers Act of 2009, To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to prevent employee exposure to imminent dangers, all provisions; H.R.3991 : To ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers, or the public at risk, all provisions; H.R.4092 : To allow Americans to receive paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs, and the health needs of their families, related to a contagious illness, 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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Green |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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E. Neil |
Trautwein |
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Oesterle |
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Pfister |
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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
Urging Congress to increase investment in second generation biofuels & restructure existing subsidies; Affordable Food and Fuel for America Act, a bill to reduce and eliminate the tax credit for alcohol fuel mixtures and the tariff on imported ethanol; National Sales Tax Holiday; LIFO repeal; LCM repeal; H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009, all provisions;
retail depreciation, net operating loss carryback - H.R.2452 & S. 823, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 5-year carryback of operating losses, and for other purposes; Streamlined Sales Tax; H.R.690/S. 144, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F, all provisions; corporate tax reform; Value Added Tax (VAT); Urging U.S. Senate to oppose any form of tax on carbonated or sweetened beverages (no bill); Urging Treasury Department to allow companies to make new interest rate elections for pension plan years beginning in 2010, and to make pension funding regulations effective only after 12/31/09; Health care reform; H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sections extending expiring tax provisions, accelerated depreciation for qualified leasehold, restaurant, and retail property; H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, all provisions; Letter to Congress urging relief for employer provided pension plans from 2010 funding obligation requirements; Letter to Senate urging extension of 15-year depreciation for leasehold improvements, restaurant improvements and new construction, and retail improvements, the provisions of which expired at the end of 2009.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Rachelle |
Bernstein |
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M. Scott |
Vinson |
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Steve |
Pfister |
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Maureen |
Riehl |
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E. Neil |
Trautwein |
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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. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes, express opposition to legislation
Reauthorization of the highway bill - oppose the inclusion of user fees to pay for freight transporation that are not fair and equitable, support creation of a freight sub-account in the highway trust fund; H.R. 1799, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009, support the bill; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, urging Congress to freeze renewable fuel standard mandates in the resulting law; Opposing efforts to increase the current cap on the amount of ethanol permitted to be blended into gasoline; FRL-8894-5 "Notice of Receipt of a Clean AIr Act Waiver Application to Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15%, Request for Comment"; H.R. 2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods, express opposition to legislation; Oppose efforts to amend provisions within the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act to allow state and local regulation of "rates and services" of harbor trucking;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Jonathan |
Gold |
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Vinson |
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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
S. 1766/H.R. 3786 to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating of bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements - communications in opposition; H.R. 2811/S. 373 to amend Title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python Genera as an injurious animal - communication of retail industry views on behalf of PetSmart and Petco;
H.R. 4101 ("New Partnership for Trade Development Act") to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries - communication in support
H.R. 4284 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act - communication in support
H.R. 4316/S. 730 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support
S. 2821 to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review - communication in opposition
CATO report on trade policy - communication of retail industry views; Use of Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China - communication of retail industry views; Lacey Act implementation - communcation of retail industry views; Proposal to provide duty-free treatment to apparel from Cambodia - statement of support; Reform of U.S. trade preference programs - communciation of retail industry views; Bar on lobbyists serving on trade advisory committees - communication of retail industry views
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Treasury - Dept of, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Letter to Congress urging support for appropriations to Small Business Administration loan guaranty programs, and for extension and expansion of same.
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 |
M. Scott |
Vinson |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4316 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support
H.R. 4380 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty - communication in support
S. 2082 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral sprays - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2083 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as swags - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2084 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as wreaths - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2086 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain mini component stereo systems - communication in support on behalf of Best Buy, Inc. and other electronics retailers
S. 2370 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as clips - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2371 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as picks - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2372 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) as candle rings - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2465 to suspend temporarily the duty on arrangements of artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2466 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral stems - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2586 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2588 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2589 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2593 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
S. 2599 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as single-species bush, with or without foliage - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2600 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as multi-species bush, with or without foliage- communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers
S. 2602 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers
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