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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 300 New Jersey Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 35263-12
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6. House ID# 316920000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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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| 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: Elizabeth A. Reicherts |
Date | 4/22/2019 2:18:44 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Pub. L. 114-94, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act - issues related to energy infrastructure permitting; S.1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - policies related to energy efficiency development, hydropower, LNG permitting and grid modernization; S.239 & H.R.723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - policies related to hydropower modernization; H.R.1877, To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems; National Defense Authorization Act 2020 - issues related to siting, permitting, and energy saving performance contracts; H.R.1480, CHP Support Act - issues related to technical assistance; H.R.1315, Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019 - issues related to workforce development; Draft legislation issues related to grid modernization, energy infrastructure regulations, LNG permitting, vessel modernization, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, and on and offshore wind development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
Abigail |
Campbell |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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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
Issues related to power generation, market regulations and permitting.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Abigail |
Campbell |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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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
FDA report on regulation of non-manufacturer medical device service; H.R.307, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization - stockpile and diagnostic products; Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, Discussion Draft - opioid testing and treatment; H.R.2207 and S.692, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act - waiver guidance implementation, regulation of point of care diagnostics products; Diagnostic Accuracy and Innovation Act (Bucshon-DeGette) Discussion draft In vitro diagnostic regulatory reform; Verifying Accurate Leading-Edge IVCT Development Act (discussion draft), modernizes regulations of in vitro diagnostics; S.734 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act, creates national standards for cybersecurity for products purchased by the federal government; S. 142, Data Dissemination Act - creates data privacy rules; S. 189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
Mark |
Esherick |
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Eleanor |
Kerr |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Buy America requirements for manufactured products.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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.4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) - implementation and Medicare reimbursement for clinical laboratory tests.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Mark |
Esherick |
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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
S.617, Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act; PL 115-9 (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) - issues surrounding the 163(j) regulations, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), Base Erosion Anti Abuse Tax (BEAT) and the future of Section 385 regulations; and global digital tax proposals; H.R.2207 and S.692, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical device issues related to medical device tax; Section 48 issues related to energy storage and offshore wind energy; Section 30D issues related to electric vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Reicherts |
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Mark |
Esherick |
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Kaitlin |
Sighinolfi |
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Eleanor |
Kerr |
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Abigail |
Campbell |
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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
U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) - issues related to government procurement, the renew, review provision, and digitalization and energy chapters; PL 115-232 John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, issues related to the Advanced Notice for Proposed Rule Making defining emerging technology and export controls; Export Import Bank functionality; S.577, Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R.1 and S.949 For the People bill - issues related to definition of foreign agent; U.S. Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 - issues related to the exemption process.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
Reicherts |
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Kaitlin |
Sighinolfi |
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Mark |
Esherick |
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Abigail |
Campbell |
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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
Issues related to the administration of Federal Transit Administration New Start grant agreements; issues related to the implementation of Positive Train Control railway technology; S. 846, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act - bill in its entirety.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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
Issues related to cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure, the energy sector and internet-connected devices; S. 734, the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Energy - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Mark |
Esherick |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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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. ___, Draft Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019 - issues related to funding levels and administration of Department of Transportation programs; S. ___, Draft Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019 - issues related to funding levels and administration of Department of Transportation programs; H.R.6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting; S.3072, H.R. 5952, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting: S. Rept. 115-276 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting; H. Rept. 115-704, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting; H.R.6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting; H. Rept. 115-948 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting; H. Rept. 115-765 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting; S.3072, H.R. 5952; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 issues related to siting and permitting.
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
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Abigail |
Campbell |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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.1008 and S.365, the Trade Security Act of 2019 - issues related to tariffs; S.287 and H.R. 940, Bicameral Congressional trade authority Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 764, U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act - issues related to tariffs; H.Res 31, language regarding exclusion process for 301 tariffs; Section 232 Proclamations 9704 and 9705 on steel and aluminum.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kaitlin |
Sighinolfi |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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Mark |
Esherick |
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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. ___, Draft National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 - issues related to Navy programs and the Office of the Secretary of Defense; issues related to cybersecurity requirements for internet of things devices and issues related to siting, permitting,and performance contracts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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Abigail |
Campbell |
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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
H.R. 1592, the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act - bill in its entirety; issues related to workforce development.
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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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Elizabeth |
Reicherts |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to data 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
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Harrison |
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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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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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