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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 | 1050 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW 4TH FLR |
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Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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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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: Thomas M. Susman |
Date | 4/20/2016 3:48:50 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
Draft FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts.
Draft FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
Draft FY2017 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States
Draft FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs
H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of, Legal Services Corporation, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Cardman |
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Bruce |
Nicholson |
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Larson |
Frisby |
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Thomas |
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Kristi |
Gaines |
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Aloysius |
Hogan |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Paul Broun-
Legislative Director, Sen. James Inhofe-
General Counsel, Sen. Chuck Hagel-
Legislative Director, Rep. Joe Knollenberg-
Counsel, House Committee on Resources-
Assistant Counsel, Senate Committee on Rules |
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
S.2199, H.R. 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act
S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act
H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act
H.R. 4718 - Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act
Comments to EEOC on proposed revisions to EEO-1 Report to include collection of pay data
Oversight field hearings held by Senate Indian Affairs Committee regarding tribal courts and juvenile justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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 |
Denise |
Cardman |
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Jared |
Hess |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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
General activity in opposition to langauge in H.Rept. 114-470 suggesting repeal of federal public service Loan Forgiveness.
Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, 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 |
Ken |
Goldsmith |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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
S. 1766, H.R. 3068, Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Draft FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act - general discussions regarding legislative proposals to change the Uniform Code of Military Justice
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 |
Thomas |
Susman |
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Jared |
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Holly |
Cook |
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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
Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients
S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act
S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Larson |
Frisby |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health
S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015
H.R. 2994, the Safer Communities Act of 2015
H.R. 3946, the Gun Violence Research Act
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 |
Bruce |
Nicholson |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015
Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled
Funding levels for FY17 Democracy and Governance assistance
Communications on the benefits of using grants and cooperative agreements for funding democracy programs
Arms export controls reform
Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code
Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court
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 |
Kristi |
Gaines |
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Jared |
Hess |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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
H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act
H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court)
Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation
Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy
S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act
H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act
S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act
S. 1607, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act
S. 1418, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), 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 |
Denise |
Cardman |
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Larson |
Frisby |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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David |
Eppstein |
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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
H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act
Communications regarding revising agency policy prohibiting legal representation in refugee applicant interviews
H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act
H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015
General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program.
General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention
Communications regarding restrictive alternatives to detention and overuse of electronic ankle monitors
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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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Gaines |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015
H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015
S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014
S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015
S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015
S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety
S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015
S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015
S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015
H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015
S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015
S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act
S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act
S.2577, H.R. 4602, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016
Draft civil asset forfeiture reform legislation - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the bankruptcy laws
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Eppstein |
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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. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015
Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Eppstein |
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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
General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations
Communications regarding implementation of the legal services provisions of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Gaines |
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Thomas |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 425, the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 - provisions incorporated from S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, concerning the authorization of collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide, including legal assistance.
Support for collaboration among the organized bar and federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice, in addressing systemic barriers to positive legal outcomes for veterans, their families and caregivers.
Activity in support of a legislative finding that the Uniform Law Commissions product, the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act meets or exceeds federal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, thereby precluding costly federal litigation involving military parents in states that have adopted UDPCVA.
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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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. 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015: Provisions to amend the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10805) to prevent PAIMI programs from engaging in advocacy and litigation on behalf of individuals with serious mental illness.
H.R. 4771, the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2016 - provisions relating to the legal rights of injured patients and families of those killed by negligent health care.
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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Eppstein |
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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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