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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 316 Pa. Ave., SE |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39223-12
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6. House ID# 307120000
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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
| 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: Sharen A Kinney |
Date | 7/16/2015 1:10:23 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FAA Reauthorization relating to Safety Standards and equitable tax burden (Pilot flight & duty time). Aviation Liberalization/Regulatory Policy support for US Open Skies Policy.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
Sheryl |
Bonilla |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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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 2028 The Energy and Water Appropriations Bill relating to UPS interest in shifting monies among DOE research accounts to enable projects on micro-grids.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
James |
Bruce |
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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
- HR3204 Drug Quality & Security Act regarding 3PL licensing & serialization standards and federal licensing of 3PLs.
- HR6 21st Century Cures to include Federal license for 3PL and Wholesale distribution of medical devices in the US.
- HR1886 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) regarding transitional reinsurance and excise tax.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Sheryl |
Bonilla |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
- HR1907/S1269/HR644 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TETEA) regarding Customs modernization to increase de minimis from $200 to $800; modernization/trade facilitation policy to improve current regime.
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 |
Sheryl |
Bonilla |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Royal |
Roth |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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Mark |
Alagna |
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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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
Fair Labor Standards Act White Collar Exemption regulations regarding possible financial and operational impact on UPS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Nicole |
Clifton |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Briefed Members of Congress on UPS concerns regarding cross-subsidization of competitive products; submit questions for international hearing.
- FY16 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations to increase the budget for the PRC.
- Various issues related to the USPS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, 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 |
James |
Bruce |
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Keith |
Kellison |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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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
- HR1665 Fuel Tax Parity Act and HR898 Energy Production Fairness Act to amend the IRS code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas.
- S344 LNG Excise Tax Equalization to equalize excise tax on liquefied natural gas and propane.
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 |
Michael |
Kiely |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Sheryl |
Bonilla |
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Mark |
Alagna |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities & Accountability Act (TPA 2015)regarding Trade Promotion Authority
- HR2772 International Affairs Budget to protect the budget (function 150) from further cuts.
- US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty regarding conclusion of negotiations and ultimate passage in the Senate.
- Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership / Trade in Services Agreement / Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement / WTO Trade Facilitation Ratification and Implementation / General Trade Policy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Sheryl |
Bonilla |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Royal |
Roth |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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Mark |
Alagna |
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Leslie |
Griffin |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Surface Transportation Reauthorization relating to infrastructure funding and commercial vehicle trailer length.
- FY16 HUD Appropriations regarding commercial vehicle trailer length.
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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Michael |
Kiely |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Sheryl |
Bonilla |
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Mark |
Alagna |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Royal |
Roth |
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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
Multi-employer pension reform.
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 |
Mark |
Alagna |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following 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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