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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 | 400 COLLINS ROAD, NE |
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| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
State | IA |
Zip Code | 52498 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 68296-12
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6. House ID# 356710000
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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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Timothy A. Peterson, Senior Director of Government Relations, Rockwell Collins. |
Date | 4/13/2016 9:12:05 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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
--Lobbied against enacting industry specific privacy laws for commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Lobbied for publication and successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap, with periodic review and comment by stakeholders (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS(H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Lobbied for cockpit display study (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
--Lobbied in favor of test sites for UAS tracking technology (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), 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 |
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Sturgell |
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Laurie |
Sussman |
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Megan |
Rosia |
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Timothy |
Peterson |
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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
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) at the FY 17 President budget request.
--Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for:
(1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display and System (HMDS).
(2) The Navy's Tactical Combat Training System (TCTs).
(3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations.
(4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III program line.
(5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the active Army and the ARNG.
(6) Lobbied to maintain FAA Appropriations at the FY17 President budget request.
(7) Lobbied for FY17 Appropriations to include resources for FAA certification activities, acceleration of UAS and NextGen Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), 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 |
Timothy |
Peterson |
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Sturgell |
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Megan |
Rosia |
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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
--Lobbied to strengthen commercial item procurement for DoD acquisition policy in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 1735 and S. 1376 (P.L. 114-92).
--Lobbied against the proposed DFAR's rule "Industry Price Reasonableness for Commercial Items"
--Lobbied for language and full funding in the FY 17 NDAA and Defense Appropriations bills for:
(1) Handheld Manpack Small Form Fit (HMS) acquisition strategy for continued LRIP extention and FRP;
(2) The Air Force's F-35 to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS);
(3) The Navy's Tactical Combat Training System (TCTs) to use a Common Range Integrated Instruction System (CRIIS) as a solution;
(4) The Navy's CH-53K program;
(5) Increase funding for the Defense Production Act Title III;
(6) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding and Authorization for the UH-60M for the Active Army and ARNG.
--Lobbied for inclusion of commercial item purchasing policies and intellectual property rights in the FY17 NDAA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Air Force - Dept of, Navy - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Army - Dept of (Other)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Peterson |
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Sturgell |
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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
--Lobbied for reauthorization of the Perkins Act, P.L. 109-270:
(1) align CTE programs to the needs of regional, state, and local labor markets;
(2) support effective collaboration between secondary and postsecondary institutions and employers;
(3) increase student participation in experimental learning opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships and mentorships; and
(4) promote the use of industry-recognized credentials.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Megan |
Rosia |
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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
--Lobbied to maintain "traditional" R&D Tax Credit formula extended in Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and maintain permanent extension. (P.L. 114-113)
--Lobbied in favor of long term corporate tax reform; lobbied for reduced corporate tax obligations through lower rate and/or expanded offsets.
--Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime.
--Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property.
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
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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Sturgell |
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Megan |
Rosia |
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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
Lobbied in favor of Senate nomination hearing and confirmation for an Ex-Im Bank Board Member to ensure quorum and fully reopen Bank.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Megan |
Rosia |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
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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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