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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 | 500 NEW JERSEY AVE, NW |
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-2020 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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
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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: Jerry Giovaniello |
Date | 7/20/2015 5:13:19 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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Privacy and Security
HR580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act
S177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
HR1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Amendments
HR650 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
HR1113 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
HR1210 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
Broadband Internet Access/Open Internet
Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate on Open Internet and Net Neutrality.
ACS Funding for the U.S. Census
SConRes11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
HR2578 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Megan |
Booth |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Natural Disaster Policy
HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, disaster insurance, and the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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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
Energy Efficiency Labels and Building Codes
HR1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015
HR1802 - To Promote Energy Efficiency
S535 - Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015
S720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competetiveness Act of 2015\
S1052 - A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities...
Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) on the energy efficiency, solar energy, and home energy scores.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - 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 |
Jerry |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Credit Availability
S1484 - The Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
FHA Programs
HR123 - FHA Alternative Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
Fees and Points in the QM ATR Rules of Dodd-Frank
HR685 - Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
Student Loan Debt
HR1131 - Fairness in Student Loan Lending Act
HR1434 - Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act
S729 - Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2015
S793 - Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act
S840 - Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights
Credit Union Lending
HR1188 - Credit Union Small Business Job Creations Act
Rural Housing Programs
HR1259 - Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Communities Act
S871- HELP Rural Communities Act of 2015
CFPB Reform
HR1266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015
S510 - CFPB-IG Act of 2015
Access to Manufactured Housing
HR650 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
S682 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
GSE Reform
HR1491 - Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2015
Guarantee Fees
S752 - A bill to establish a scorekeeping rule to ensure that increases in guarantee fees of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shall not be used to offset provisions that increase the deficit.
RESPA/TILA Amendments
HR1131 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
HR1210 - Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
Conversations with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/TILA amendments, and ability to repay rules.
Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on credit availability, note sales, and housing finance reform.
Conversations the Department of Treasury on credit availability and housing finance reform.
Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on FHA programs and condominium regulations.
Meetings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss small business capital formation.
Discussions with the Small Business Administration to discuss small business lending programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 |
Jerry |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Charles |
Dawson |
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William |
Gilmartin |
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Sarah |
Young |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Housing Trust Fund
HR1662 - Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2015
HOME and Section 8 Funds
HR2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
S __ - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Employer-Assisted Housing
HR480 - Housing America's Workforce Act
Manufactured Housing
HR650 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
S682 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015
Rural Housing Provisions
HR1259 - Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Communities Act
S871 - HELP Rural Communities Act of 2015
HR __ - FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Fair Value Accounting
SConRes11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
HConRes27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025
Federal Assisted Housing Programs
HR233 - Tenant Income Verification Relief Act of 2015
Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the FHA and Section 8 housing.
Discussions with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on rural housing programs, Section 502 loans, and rural multifamily housing.
Discussions with the Veterans Administration (VA) on the VA home loan program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Giovaniello |
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Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Sarah |
Young |
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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
EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program
HR616 - American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015
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 |
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Devlin |
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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
Small Business Tax Relief
HR636 - America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015
HR765 - Restaurant and Retail Jobs and Growth Act
Tax Relief for Forgiven Mortgage Debt
HR1002 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2015
S351 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act
S608 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act
Internet Sales Tax Fairness
HR2275 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015
S698 - The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Internet Tax Freedom
HR235 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act
S431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act
Empowerment Zones Tax Incentives
S408 - Empowering Jobs Act of 2015
Depreciation
HR2510 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
S394 - Depreciation Fairness Act of 2015
S1660 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)
HR2128 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015
S915 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015
Carried Interest
HR2889 - Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015
S1686 - Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015
Discussions with House and Senate offices on Section 1031 of the IRC (like kind exchanges).
Discussions with the Department of Treasury on Section 1031 of the IRC (like kind exchanges).
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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Devlin |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Evan |
Liddiard |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent Litigation Reform
HR9 - the Innovation Act
HR1896 - Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2015
HR2045 - the TROL Act
S1137 - PATENT Act
Conversations with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on patent litigation reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Jerry |
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Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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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
"Waters of the U.S." Rule Regulatory Reform
HR185 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015
HR427 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015
HR526 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015
HR1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act
HR__ - FY2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill
S226 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015
S255 - FAIR Act
S1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act
SConRes11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
HR2647 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015
S1691 - National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2015
Discussions with House and Senate offices on the proposed lead paint renovation, repair and painting rules for commercial buildings, and the Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act.
Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed rule on the Waters of the U.S., lead paint rules, radon, and clean air.
Conversations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about radon.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Giovaniello |
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Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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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
Complete Streets and Livable Communities
HR1274 - Vision Zero Act of 2015
Communications with the House and Senate on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and MAP-21 Reauthorization.
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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Giovaniello |
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Devlin |
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Allen |
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Adriann |
Murawski |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
FAA Building Height Regulations
HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes.
Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015
HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015
HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act
Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for commercial purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Erin |
Stackley |
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Stephanie |
Spear |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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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