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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 | P.O. Box 741 |
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City | Amherst |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 14226 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 309470-12
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6. House ID# 385690000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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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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 De Dora |
Date | 7/27/2016 5:53:08 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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
On April 27, we joined partners in the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination in sending a letter to the House Committee on Armed Services opposing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, H.R. 4909, which would authorize taxpayer-funded discrimination in each and every federal contract and grant.
On May 10, we joined partners in the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination in sending a letter to the Senate Committee on Armed Services that voices strong opposition to any amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, S. 2814, that would allow taxpayer-funded discrimination.
On May 17, we urged all members of the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, H.R. 4909, which would authorize taxpayer-funded discrimination in each and every federal contract and grant. The so-called Russell Amendment was approved and included in the final version of H.R. 4909 which passed the full House.
On May 19, we applauded and supported the introduction of the Do No Harm Act" (H.R. 5272), an amendment to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act that would prevent its use in situations that involve third-party harm, helping to end the laws sanctioning of religious discrimination and imposition.
On June 30, we urged all members of the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose and cancel a hearing on the First Amendment Defense Act (S. 1598 / H.R. 2802), a bill that would bar the federal government from denying a tax exemption, grant, contract, license, certification, accreditation, or employment to a business, non-profit, or individual based on their belief that marriage is a union between a man and a woman, or that sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage.
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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De Dora |
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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
On April 5, we joined partners in the National Coalition for Public Education in sending a letter to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs opposing Sen. John McCains (R-AZ) bill, S. 2711, which would allow federal Bureau of Indian Education money to fund state Education Savings Account (ESA) programs. ESAs are effectively no different than school vouchers; they place funding that would ordinarily support students attending public schools into an account for students to use on other education expenses, including private school tuition.
On April 13, we joined partners in the National Coalition for Public Education in sending a letter to the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee opposing H.R. 4901, the reauthorization of the District of Columbia private school voucher program. The bill would pass through Committee. On April 27, we again joined with the NCPE in sending a letter to the full House of Representatives opposing passage of H.R. 4901. The bill would pass the House. It now moves to the Senate.
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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De Dora |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
On April 5, we met with Rep. Brad Sherman's staff to discuss steps to address the human rights crisis in Bangladesh.
On April 7, we urged all members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support House Resolution 396, which demands that Bangladesh affirm its secular constitution, protect minorities, prevent the growth of extremism, and guarantee human rights for all.
On April 13, we met with Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's staff to discuss steps to address the human rights crisis in Bangladesh.
On April 14, we met with Rep. Albio Sires' staff to urge them to support House Resolution 290, which calls for the repeal of blasphemy laws around the world.
On May 18, we met with Rep. Mike Honda's staff to discuss steps to address the human rights crisis in Bangladesh.
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 |
Michael |
De Dora |
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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
On April 13, we were one of more than 50 national organizations to support U.S. Senator Cory Bookers (D-NJ) introduction of the Real Education for Healthy Youth Act, S. 2765, which lays out a comprehensive vision for sexual education policy in the United States. The bill was already introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives as H.R. 1706 by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA).
On April 13, we urged all members of Congress to support the Real Education for Healthy Youth Act, (S. 2765 / H.R. 1706).
On May 16, we joined more than two dozen advocacy organizations in writing a letter to leadership of the House Committee on Appropriations to voice opposition to policy riders to the Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations bills that would undermine womens access to health care while purporting to protect religious liberty.
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 |
De Dora |
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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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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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