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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 800 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30308 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 295873-12
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6. House ID# 313320000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Southern Company |
Date | 8/13/2018 10:37:12 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
Bryan |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chatman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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.723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017;
S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act;
S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017;
S.385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act;
H.R. 589, To establish Department of Energy policy for science and energy research and development programs, and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5055, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.
S. 2804, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.
S. 1265, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3053, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes.
S. 97, A bill to enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions, to expand theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, and for other purposes.
S. 512, A bill to modernize the regulation of nuclear energy.
H.R. 590, To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies.
H.R. 1320, To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to Nuclear Regulatory Commission user fees and annual charges, and for other purposes.
HR 3266, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.
HR 431, To enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions, to expand theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, and for other purposes.
S 1609, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act
Issues related to the PennEast Pipeline project.
Issues related to the Atlantic Coast Pipe.line project.
S.1180, the Clean Energy Grid Act.
S.1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017.
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.283, the Commodity End-User Relief 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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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. 5055, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes;
S. 2804, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes;
Draft House and Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations (funding for WINN Act CCR implementation).
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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
Environmental regulatory relief, generally
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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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
Comprehensive tax reform, generally
H.R.1551, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities;
S.666, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities;
American Business Competitiveness Act discussion draft;
House Republican tax reform blueprint, A Better Way: A Pro Growth Tax Code for all Americans.
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
None
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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.2930, Drone Innovation Act of 2017;
H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act;
S.1272,Drone Federalism Act of 2017;
S.1405,Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017.
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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
None.
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Jim |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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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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