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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1150 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, #300 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2525-12
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6. House ID# 328260000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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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: Sue Nelson |
Date | 4/20/2018 10:50:10 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Continuing Resolution(P.L.115-96,P.L.115-90, P.L.115-56)
FY2018 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations(H.R.3358/S.1771)
FY2018 Agriculture Appropriations(H.R.3268/S.1603)
FY2019 Agriculture Appropriations
FY2019 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations
H.R.1892 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
H.R.1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018
National Biomedical Research Act(S.2212)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Claudia |
Louis |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Kristy |
Anderson |
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Alison |
Council |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Amend Title 38, United States Code, prohibiting smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration(H.R.1662/S.2119)
Cigarette Smoking Reduction and Electronic Vapor Alternatives Act of 2017(H.R.2194)
FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act(H.R.1136)
Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act(P.L.111-31)
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017(S.294/H.R.564)
Tobacco to 21 Act(S.2100/H.R.4273)
S.2119 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of Veteran Health Administration, and for other purposes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), White House Office, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Susan K. |
Bishop |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Alison |
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Kathryn |
Berge |
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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
American Health Care Act
American Heart Month Resolution(S.Res.45)
Better Reconciliation Act of 2017
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act(S.261/H.R.772)
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017(H.R.1222/S.477)
Graham Cassidy
H.Res.752-Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and recognizing February 2018 as "American Heart Month"
H.R.3592 South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2017
H.R.1313, the Preserving Employer Wellness Programs Act
Menu Labeling(ACA Section 4205)
Prevention and Public Health Fund(ACA Section 4002)
Personal Health Investment Today Act(PHIT)(S.482/H.R.1267)
RAISE Family Caregivers Act(S.354/H.R.987)
Regulatory Accountability Act(S.951)
S.Res.403-A resolution designating February 2018 as "American Heart Month" and February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day"
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act(H.R.1)(P.L.115-97)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Alison |
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Kathryn |
Berge |
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Susan K. |
Bishop |
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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
Furthering Access to Coordinated Treatment for Seniors Act of 2017(H.R.3447)
Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act(S.431/H.R.1148)
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act(H.R.807/S.253)
Medicare Cardiac Rehab Supervision Bill(H.R.1155/S.1361)
Medicare Choice Empowerment and Protection Act(H.R.3181/S.1530)
Palliative Care and Hospital Education and Training Act(H.R.1676/S.693)
Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017(S.1334/H.R.2797)
Senate Finance CHRONIC Care Bill(S.870)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 |
Sue |
Nelson |
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Alison |
Council |
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Kathryn |
Berge |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Agriculture and Nutrition Act(H.R.2)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Healthy,Hunger-Free Kids Act(P.L.11-296)-Implementation
Nutrition Fact Label Update
Salad Bars in School Act
School Foods Modernization Act(S.1402/H.R.3006)
Senate Farm Bill
SNAP Healthy Incentives Act(H.R.2855)
The Farm to School Act(S.1767/H.R.3687)
The Local Food and Regional Market Supply Act(H.R.3941)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Susan K. |
Bishop |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Alison |
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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
ENRICH Act(H.R.1413)
Nutrition Coordinators for Local Healthy Youth Act(H.R.2967)
Regulation Pertaining to Implementation of P.L.114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, White House Office, 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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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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
MAP-21 Implementation(P.L.112-141)
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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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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
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017(H.R.5)
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 |
Sue |
Nelson |
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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
Every Kid Outdoors Act(S.1522/H.R.3186)
21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act(S.1403/H.R.2987)
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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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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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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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