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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 | 815 16TH STREET, NW, #600 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006-4189 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7383-12
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6. House ID# 317850000
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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: Michael Monroe |
Date | 7/11/2018 9:54:37 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rate - General education unrelated to a specific bill concerning the social benefits of Davis-Bacon, sub chapter IV of Chapter 31 or Title 40, United States Code, to provide prevailing wages to federally funded projects. No bill number.
Project Labor Agreements - General education to ensure proper guidance and implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects in order to promote economy and efficiency in federal procurement. No bill number.
Davis Bacon - Provisions of the Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage rate within the context of infrastructure investment legislation. No bill number.
Project Labor Agreements - Provisions of PLAs withing the context of infrastructure investment legislation. No bill number.
S. 1352 - Apprenticeship & Jobs Training Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business-related tax credit for up to $5000 for the training of a qualified individual in a qualified apprenticeship program or multi-employer apprenticeship program. Entire bill.
HR 2933 - Leveraging Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills (LEARNS) Act - To promote effective registered apprenticeships, for skills, credentials, and employment, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
Apprenticeship - General education and discussion of apprenticeship programs and how they are used in the construction industry. No bill.
HR 4508 - Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act - To support students in completing an affordable post-secondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills they need for lifelong success. Entire bill.
S. 862/HR 4083 - American Apprenticeship Act - A bill to establish and strengthen projects that defray the cost of related instruction associated with per-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Entire bill.
HR 5291 - Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act - To establish an offshore wind career training grant program. Entire bill.
S 3061/HR 6099 - Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2018 - To promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries.Entire bill.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Brian |
Kerkhoven |
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Ross |
Maradian |
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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
HR 4 - The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - To reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration. Entire bill.
S. 3006 - The Keep Buying American Act of 2018 - A bill to require publication of the annual reports required under the Presidential Order on Buy American and Hire American. Entire bill.
HR 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 - guidance on a PLA amendment that was offered, then withdrawn.
S. 3158 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Entire bill.
S. 2800 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 - A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States. Entire bill.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Ross |
Maradian |
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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
HR 3053 - Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 - To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Entire bill.
HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Guidance on a PLA amendment offered, but withdrawn.
FERC - General discussion regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee. No bill.
Carbon Capture - General discussion about a possible tax credit (45q) that would impact carbon capture. No bill.
Power Plants - General discussion about a possible tax credit for the maintenance and operations of power plants. No bill.
HR 5786 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Guidance on a PLA amendment offered, but withdrawn.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Brian |
Kerkhoven |
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Ross |
Maradian |
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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
Immigration Reform - General education on immigration reform relating to H2B Visa reform and how it would impact the local construction industry. No bill.
S. 792 - Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish an H-2B temporary non-agricultural work visa program. Entire bill.
HR 1941 - Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2017 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the exception for returning workers permanent. Entire bill.
HR 4760 - Securing America's Future Act of 2018 - To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws. Entire bill.
HR 6136 - Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 - To amend the immigration laws and provide for border security. Entire bill.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 4997 - Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act of 2018 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design. Entire bill.
Multi-Employer Pension Plan Reform - Promoting general pension reform that will help trustees strengthen pension plans with the cooperating of both labor and management. No bill.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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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
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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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