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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 | 440 First Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
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Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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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: Shreya Kanal |
Date | 7/20/2021 4:15:44 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects.
Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal
and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001.
The American Jobs Plan.
Davis-Bacon Act.
Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009.
H.R. 1284/S. 403: the Fair and Open Competition Act.
H.R. 842/S. 420: the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
Executive Order 13999: Protecting Worker Health and Safety.
Apprenticeship Programs, generally.
H.R. 447: the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021.
OSHA COVID-19 guidance for the construction industry, generally.
Workplace safety (COVID-19), generally.
OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, pursuant to Executive Order 13999, Protecting Worker Health and Safety.
OSHA Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.
H.R. 1180: Accurate Workplace Injury and Illness Records Restoration Act .
Personal Protective Equipment (COVID-19).
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccine Incentives.
Apprenticeship Requirements on Federal Contracts.
Paycheck Protection Program: 501(c)(6) organizations and Lobbying Disclosure Act definition.
Workforce development, generally.
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies.
Fair Labor Standards Act.
H.R. 1275/S. 406: National Right-to-Work Act.
H.R. 5339/ S. 905: the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act.
H.R. 2218/S. 805: the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act.
S. 914: the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021.
H.R. 7: the Paycheck Fairness Act.
S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act.
H.R. 2731/S. 1260: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.
American Families Plan.
H.R. 3185/S.1636: Save Local Business Act.
H.R. 1065/S. 1486: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
S.J.Res.13/ H.J. Res. 33: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures.
DOL (Reg.) Title: Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (RIN-1235-AA34).
Treasury (Reg.) Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77).
EEOC (Reg.) Title: Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures (RIN 3046-AB19).
Amendment #1858 to S. 1260: the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.
Executive Order 12866: Review of OSHA Subpart U - Emergency Temporary Standard (RIN 1218-AD36).
OSHAs FAQs Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Reactions.
Proposal to expand Executive Order 13502.
COVID-19 liability protection, generally.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128).
OSHA-DOL (Reg.) Title: Hazard Communication Standard (RIN 1218-AC93).
Legislation Introduced During the 116th Congress:
H.R.3668: Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Energy - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Education - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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 |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Vance |
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Mannion |
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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
EPA (Reg) Title: Clean Water Rule: Definition of the "Waters of the United States" (RIN 2040-AF30).
Environmental compliance assessment, generally.
Streamline and Modernize the Permitting Process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Implementation of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, generally.
Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act.
Toxic Substances Control Act, generally.
Risk Evaluation for Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) under TSCA.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program under the Clean Water Act.
One Federal Decision Act of 2021.
S. 717: UNSHACKLE Act.
S. 914: the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021.
S.Res.17/ H.Res.318: A resolution supporting the April 21, 2020, Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated.
Executive Order 13990: Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis.
OMB (Reg.) Title: Notice of Availability and Request for Comment on Technical Support Document: Social Cost of Carbon, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide Interim Estimates Under Executive Order 13990 (Docket Number OMB-2021-0006).
H.R. 2515: Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2021.
H.R.1915 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
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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
Healthcare Reform, generally.
Healthcare costs, generally.
Health Savings Accounts, generally.
Small Business Health Plans/Association Health Plans.
Employer Sponsored Health Care, generally.
Tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health insurance, generally.
Executive Order 13999: Protecting Worker Health and Safety.
Notice 2020-76, Transition Relief Related to Health Coverage Reporting Required by Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2020.
Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148).
Affordable Care Act Employer Shared Responsibility (Section 4980H) & Reporting Requirements (Sections 6055 and 6056) and Federal Reporting and Filings under Department of Labor, Treasury, Health and Human Services.
HHS-CMS (Reg) Title: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and 2022 Notice of Benefit and Payment Procedures [CMS-9914-P] [RIN 0938-AU18].
IRS Review of Regulatory and other Relief to Support Economic Recovery, E.O 13924.
COVID-related safe harbor relief under sections 4980H, 6055 and 6056, pertaining to the employer mandate and annual information-reporting rules.
COVID-19 Vaccinations.
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines and Incentives to Vaccinate.
Innovations and diversity of plan designs and offerings for employees.
Behavioral and mental health care services/telehealth.
S. 1424: the Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021.
S. 1704: the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021.
IRS-Treasury Notice and Request for Comments on Information Reporting by Applicable Large Employers on Health Insurance Coverage Offered Under Employer-Sponsored Plans, regarding section 6056 reporting through Forms 1094-C and 1095-C.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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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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
529 Plans.
Qualified Improvement Property.
Pass-Through Rates.
Temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
H.R. 1381/S. 480: the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2021.
H.R. 1319: the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Made in America Tax Plan.
American Families Plan.
Treasury (Reg.) Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77).
Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.
Stepped-up Basis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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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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
Perkins Act: Post Secondary Education, generally.
Federal Tuition Assistance (Pell Grants, 529 Savings).
Career and Technical Education, generally.
Apprenticeship Programs, generally.
Re-authorization of the Higher Education Act.
H.R. 447: the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021.
S. 864: Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act.
H.R. 5339/ S. 905: the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act.
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
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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
General issues related to immigration.
Temporary Worker Program, generally.
H-2B Program, generally.
Temporary Protected Status, generally.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
E-verify with good faith exemption for employers, generally.
H-2B reforms, generally.
H-2B cap expansion, generally.
H-2B selection process, generally.
H-2A flexibility during COVID-19.
H-1B relief, generally.
H.R. 1177/S. 348: U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021.
Prevailing wage requirements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S.
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Issues Regarding Regulatory Reform.
Public Private Partnerships, generally.
H.R. 1/S. 1/S. 2093: the For the People Act of 2021.
H.R. 1776/ S. 68 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects.
Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009.
Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001.
SBA's 8(a) Program, generally.
Paycheck Protection Program.
Paycheck Protection Program guidance.
Family and Medical Leave Act.
Temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
H.R. 1381/S. 480: the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2021.
H.R. 1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
EPA Risk Evaluation for Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
SBA and Treasury (Reg) Title: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act (RIN 1505-AC74; RIN 3245-AH62).
H.R. 7: the Paycheck Fairness Act.
S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act.
H.R. 1799/S. 723: PPP Extension Act of 2021.
American Jobs Plan.
American Families Plan.
Made in America Tax Plan.
H.R. 3185/S. 1636: Save Local Business Act.
Treasury (Reg.) Title: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (RIN 1506-AB49).
Treasury (Reg.): Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77).
COVID-19 liability protection, generally.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal Highway Administration policy of approving state and local government requests to mandatory Project Labor Agreements on federally assisted highway projects.
Public Private Partnerships.
Private Activity Bonds.
Permitting on projects and the environmental review process, generally.
Comprehensive infrastructure plan, generally.
Streamline and Modernize the Permitting Process for Construction.
Davis-Bacon Act.
"All-of-the-above" strategy for workforce development.
H.R. 2: the Moving Forward Act.
Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (Pub. L. No. 114-94).
S. 914: the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021.
S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act.
S. 1931: the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021.
S. 2016: Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021.
H.R. 2218/S.805: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act.
S. Res. 17/ H. Res. 318: A resolution supporting the April 21, 2020, Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated.
American Jobs Plan.
American Families Plan.
Made in America Tax Plan.
H.R. 3684: INVEST in America Act.
Bipartisan infrastructure Negotiations, generally.
Bipartisan infrastructure framework.
Amendment #1858 to S. 1260: the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.
H.R. 2515: Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2021.
H.R. 5339/S. 905: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act.
S. 864: Jumpstarting our Business by Supporting Students Act.
Government-mandated project labor agreements on federal and federally assisted construction projects.
Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects - Feb. 6, 2009.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (PL 113-128).
Treasury (Reg.): Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77).
Proposal to expand Executive Order 13502.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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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
Inclusion of fabricated steel in Steel and Aluminum Tariffs.
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
Lumber and construction material prices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - Dept of
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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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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