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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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Zip Code | 20062 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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: Ryan P. Meyers |
Date | 7/22/2013 5:54:06 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 ACC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1062, SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
H.R. 1564, Audit Integrity and Job Protection Act
Draft legislation relating to limit audit liability
Various issues relating to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203); implementation of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (P.L. 112-106); accounting convergence projects, auditing; reciprocal financial reporting issues with China; proposed lease accounting standards
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Alice |
Joe |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.693 / S. 345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013
H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, including reforming the U.S. sugar program, addressing the U.S.-Brazil World Trade Organization cotton case, and olive oil import restrictions
S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, including reforming the U.S. sugar program and addressing the U.S.-Brazil World Trade Organization cotton case and Shaheen/Toomey/Kirk Amendment #925
Various issues relating to sugar reform; special labels for food and beverages that contain ingredients derived from biotechnology or genetically engineered crops; food user fees to fund implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-353)
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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Timothy |
Maney |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Shea |
Bettwy |
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Daren |
Bakst |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1204, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3284, TSA Acquisition Reform Act of 2007, including provisions relating to procurement policy
Various issues relating to Air Cargo Advance Screening Pilot
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Adam |
Salerno |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Christian |
Zur |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
H.R. 1221, Basel III Capital Impact Study Act
S. 205, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2013
S. 450, Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013
S. 737, Basel III Impact Study Act
Various issues relating to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection, corporate governance, Volcker Rule, and the Financial Stability Oversight Council; the Basel III Capital and Liquidity Standards; potential money market mutual funds regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Jess |
Sharp |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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Alice |
Joe |
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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
H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
H.R. 2216, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
H.R. 2217, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
H.R. 2397, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014
H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
S. 1034, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
S. 1197, An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes
H. Res. 243, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes
H. Res. 256, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1960) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1256) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to jointly adopt rules setting forth the application to cross-border swaps transactions of certain provisions relating to swaps that were enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
H. Res. 260, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1960) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes
H. Con. Res. 25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
S. Con. Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
Fiscal Year 2014 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Services Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Potential legislation similar to S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Reauthorization Act of 2011
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); sequestration; the debt ceiling; funding food safety activities of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; food user fees to fund implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-353); Small Business Administration international trade funding; Small Business Administration resource and funding levels; appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403); funding issues related to the USPTO; funding issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office; funding issues related to the Department of Justice; funding issues related to the Department of Homeland Security; funding issues related to the State Department; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; funding and IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the USPTO IP Attache Program; appropriations for SEC, CFTC, Office of Financial Research
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Copyright 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Timothy |
Maney |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Daren |
Bakst |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Christian |
Zur |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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Brian |
Noyes |
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Frank |
Cullen |
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Rep. Mary Bono Mack, Chief of Staff, Nov. 1999-Jan. 2013 |
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Cullen |
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Rep. Mary Bono, Communications Dir., Apr. 1998-Nov. 1999 |
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Cullen |
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CA 44th Dist., Clerk of the House, Jan.-Apr. 1998 |
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Frank |
Cullen |
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Rep. Sonny Bono, Comm. Dir./Press Sec., Jan. '95-Jan. '98 |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 888, General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013
Potential legislation relating to permit streamlining
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Daren |
Bakst |
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Mary |
Martin |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 634, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013
H.R. 677, Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act
H.R. 742, Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2013
H.R. 992 / S. 474, Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act
H.R. 1003, To Improve Consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the Costs and Benefits of its Regulations and Orders
H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
H.R. 1256, Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act
H.R. 1341, The Financial Competitive Act of 2013
S. 888, To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Various issues relating to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection, corporate governance, and the Volcker Rule; the Financial Stability Oversight Council
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Jess |
Sharp |
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Alice |
Joe |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 888, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013, including provisions relating to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) law and program
S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program (PSP), Docket No. DHS-2012-0061
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Matthew |
Eggers |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 377 / S. 84, Paycheck Fairness Act
H.R. 1755 / S. 815, Employment Non-Discrimination Act
H.R. 1975 / S. 942, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, including provisions funding the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and regulations regarding affirmative action for veterans and individuals with disabilities
Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, including Provisions Funding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, provisions relating to the EEOC 2012 enforcement guidance on employers use of criminal background check information and provisions relating to DOJ guidance on requiring pool lifts under the ADA
Proposed regulations related to affirmative action for protected veterans (76 Fed. Reg. 23,358, April 26, 2011)
Proposed regulations related to affirmative action under section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (76 Fed. Reg. 77,056, December 9, 2011)
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to a compensation data collection tool (76 Fed. Reg. 49,398, August 10, 2011)
Proposed changes to OFCCP Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing (76 Fed Reg. 60,083, September 28, 2011)
Proposed withdrawal of Compensation Discrimination Interpretative Standards (71 Fed. Reg. 35,124, June 16, 2006)
Proposed regulation delaying Department of Justice requirement under the ADA for pools to have lifts (77 Fed. Reg. 16,196, March 20, 2012)
EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Employer Use of Criminal History (No. 915.002, adopted April 25, 2012)
Various issues relating to employer use of employee credit history; employer consideration of applicant employment status; EEOC Strategic Plan; EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan; OFCCP interpretation of its jurisdiction; potential Senate ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), State - Dept of (DOS), 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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Marc |
Freedman |
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James |
Plunkett |
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Michael |
Billet |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1232, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, including provisions relating to IT procurement policy
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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Christian |
Zur |
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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
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
H.R. 491, Global Online Freedom Act of 2013
H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
H.R. 684 / S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013
H.R. 1123, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act
H.R. 1580, To Affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet Governance
H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act
H.R. 2454, Aarons Law Act of 2013
S. 336, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
S. 660, Innovation Through Trade Act
S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013
S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013
S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3468, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3668, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4095, Online Pharmacy Safety Act of 2012
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4216, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act of 2012
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6654, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act of 2012
Potential legislation similar to S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Reauthorization Act of 2011
Potential legislation similar to S. 1886, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011
Potential legislation similar to S. 2002, Online Pharmacy Safety Act of 2012
Potential legislation similar to S. 3523, Innovative Design Protection Act (112th Congress)
Various issues relating to IP enforcement funding; review/reform of U.S. copyright law; patent litigation reform; the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; copyright and trademark infringement; the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), and other trade agreements; customs facilitation and trade enforcement reauthorization; privacy legislation; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; USPTO IP Attache Program; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; the White House Cyber Security Executive Order, including data breach provisions; ICANN proposal for a Limited Preventative Registration (LPR) mechanism; appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403); funding issues related to the USPTO; IP issues related to Australia, Canada, China, India, Brazil, Russia, Europe, and Mexico; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to trade secret theft; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; plain packaging; implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the "Special 301 Report"); the World Intellectual Property Organization; the World Trade Organization; the World Health Organization; the International Telecommunications Union; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP); Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); IP issues related to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); IP issues related to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright 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 |
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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Bradley |
Hayes |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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Brian |
Noyes |
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Frank |
Cullen |
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Rep. Mary Bono Mack, Chief of Staff, Nov. 1999-Jan. 2013 |
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Frank |
Cullen |
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Rep. Mary Bono, Communications Dir., Apr. 1998-Nov. 1999 |
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Frank |
Cullen |
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CA 44th Dist., Clerk of the House, Jan.-Apr. 1998 |
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Frank |
Cullen |
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Rep. Sonny Bono, Comm. Dir./Press Sec., Jan. '95-Jan. '98 |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
H.R. 491, Global Online Freedom Act of 2013
H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
H.R. 684 / S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
H.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013
H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013
H.R. 983, Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act
H.R. 1468, SECURE IT
H.R. 1847, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2013
H.R. 1852, Email Privacy Act
S. 336, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
S. 607, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013
S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013
S. 884, Deter Cyber Theft Act
S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013
House Judiciary Committee draft relating to cybercrimes legislation
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012
Various issues relating to IP enforcement funding; copyright and trademark infringement; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), and other trade agreements; customs facilitation and trade enforcement reauthorization; privacy legislation; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; the White House Cyber Security Executive Order, including data breach provisions; ICANN proposal for a Limited Preventative Registration (LPR) mechanism; multi-stakeholder discussions on the development of voluntary privacy codes of conduct; ICANN's gTLD program; data breach notification; modernization of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 108-10)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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Josten |
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Eidshaug |
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Bradley |
Hayes |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1960 / S. 1034, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, including provisions relating to procurement policy, contractor compensation, Buy America, counterfeit parts
H.R. 2216, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
H.R. 2397, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014
S. 1197, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, including provisions relating to procurement policy, contractor compensation, Buy America, counterfeit parts
Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6), including procurement policy and contractor compensation
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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Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Timothy |
Maney |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Christian |
Zur |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 949, Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, including provisions relating to Buy America
H.R. 1877, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purpose, including provisions relating to Buy America
H.R. 1960 / S. 1197, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, including provisions relating to procurement policy, contractor compensation, Buy America, counterfeit parts
H.R. 2098, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013, including provisions relating to procurement policy
S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including provisions relating to Buy America
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6), including provisions relating to procurement policy and contractor compensation; small business tax reform; tax reform; entitlement reform; the national debt and deficit
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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Anne |
Warhola |
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Christian |
Zur |
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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
H.R. 5, Student Success Act
H.R. 340 / S. 528, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act
H.R. 551, Fast Track to College Act of 2013
H.R. 803, SKILLS Act
H.R. 1911, Smarter Solutions for Students Act
H.R. 1937 / S. 915, Student Right To Know Before You Go Act
S. 406, The Students First Act of 2013
S. 682, Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act
S. 758, LEARN Act
S. 953, Student Loan Affordability Act
S. 1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans
S. 1101, Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2013
S. 1094, Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3014, Computer Science Education Act of 2011
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4227, Workforce Investment Act of 2012
Potential legislation similar to S. 154, Fast Track to College Act of 2011
Various issues relating to the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (P.L. 89-10); higher education, including student loan interest rates; Department of Education, No Child Left Behind waivers; financial aid reform; reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (P.L. 105-220); reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (P.L. 109-270); Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (P.L. 101-542)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Allison |
Dembeck |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Margaret |
Spellings |
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Cheryl |
Oldham |
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Cecilia |
Retelle |
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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
H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act
H.R. 271, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
H.R. 1548, Native American Energy Act
H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
H.R. 1616 / S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
H.R. 1829 / S. 861 Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013
H.R. 1964, National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act
H.R. 2128, Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013
H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act
S. 17, Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013
S. 1106, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013
Potential legislation relating to permit streamlining
Potential legislation relating to energy savings performance contracts
Various issues relating to promotion of energy development on Native American lands; regulatory permit streamlining; proposed modifications to Article 7a of the European Union (EU) Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) (98/70/EC); Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs); environment and energy policy; expanding NEPA analysis for exported products; energy savings performance contracts; energy efficiency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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Keith |
Holman |
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Mary |
Martin |
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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
H.R. 888, General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013
H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013
H.R. 1829 / S. 861, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013
H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013
H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
S. 19, A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements
S. 601, Water Resource Development Act of 2013
S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, potential amendment regarding whole economy modeling
Potential legislation relating to permit streamlining
Various issues relating to regulatory permit streamlining; Endangered Species Act (P.L. 93-205), reform, policy, and creation of a working group; oversight of agency compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S.; environment and energy policy; expanding NEPA analysis for exported products; regulatory reform; EPA Air and Water programs: estimation of combined costs of regulations affecting energy industries; EPA Air Programs; incompleteness of estimates of regulatory costs and employment impacts; Information Quality Act Request for Reconsideration; Freedom of Information Act (FOIA Request to EPA); nomination hearing for EPA Administrator; mining policy; mining permitting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Daren |
Bakst |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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Keith |
Holman |
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Mary |
Martin |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Ronald |
Bird |
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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
H.R. 148, DISCLOSE 2013 Act
H.R. 450, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act
H.R. 634, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013
H.R. 677, Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act
H.R. 701, To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action
H.R. 719, Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act
H.R. 742, Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2013
H.R. 949, Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013
H.R. 992 / S. 474, Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act
H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
H.R. 1062, SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
H.R. 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
H.R. 1135, Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act
H.R. 1221, Basel III Capital Impact Study Act
H.R. 1240, Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013
H.R. 1256, Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act
H.R. 1341, Financial Competitive Act of 2013
H.R. 1564, Audit Integrity and Jobs Protection Act
H.R. 2122, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013
H.R. 2374, Retail Investor Protection Act
S. 737, Basel III Impact Study Act
S. 888, A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013
Nomination of Mary Jo White as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission
Nomination of Richard Cordray as director of the CFPB
Various issues relating to reforming the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Securities Exchange Commission, including regulations regarding capital formation and capital markets; implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), including proposals to alter the derivatives provisions; implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-140), including issues related to pension fund stabilization; regulation of money market funds; the proposed Volcker Rule; the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's derivatives regulations; imbalances in the rights and communications of proxy advisory firms relative to retail shareholders; reconciliation of merchant card and third-party payments; transparent financial reporting; the Private Securities Litigation Act (P.L. 104-67); the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (P.L. 112-106); oversight of proxy advisory firms; political spending disclosures
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Jess |
Sharp |
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Alice |
Joe |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1699 / S. 809, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act
Issues relating to food user fees to fund implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-353)
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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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Daren |
Bakst |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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15. General issue area code FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 491, Global Online Freedom Act of 2013
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 |
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Goldman |
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15. General issue area code GAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1410, Keep the Promise Act of 2013
Various issues relating to potential online gaming legislation; regulation of online poker; prohibition of online gaming
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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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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
H.R. 148, DISCLOSE 2013 Act
H.R. 309, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 2013
H.R. 367, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013
H.R. 899, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2013
H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013
H.R. 1232, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, including provisions relating to IT procurement policy
H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013
H.R. 1638, Census Reform Act of 2013
H.R. 2098, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013, including provisions relating to procurement policy
H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013
S. 19, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements
S. 191, Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2013
S. 253, Establishing the Committee to Reduce Government Waste
S. 766, A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act
S. 791, Follow the Money Act of 2013
S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, amendment regarding whole economy modeling
Potential legislation relating to permit streamlining
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); implementation of No Budget, No Pay Act of Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-3); oversight of agency compliance with Regulatory Flexibility Act (P.L. 96-354); oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S; regulatory reform; Equal Access to Justice Act (P.L. 96-481), request for transparency language
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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Josten |
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Eidshaug |
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Maney |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Daren |
Bakst |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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Keith |
Holman |
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Mary |
Martin |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Ronald |
Bird |
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Christian |
Zur |
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15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 45, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
H.R. 523, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013
H.R. 582, Healthcare Tax Relief and Mandate Repeal Act
H.R. 763, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 781, Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2013
H.R. 903 / S. 399, American Job Protection Act
H.R. 1248 / S. 610, Family Health Care Flexibility Act
H.R. 1254, Auto Enroll Repeal Act
H.R. 1295, Medical Device Tax Elimination Act
H.R. 1558 / S. 24, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013
H.R. 2575, Save American Workers Act
S. 24, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013
S. 232, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
S. 603, Jobs and Premium Protection Act
S. 612, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2011
S. 701 / S. 1188, Forty Hours is Full Time Act of 2013
S. 1031, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2013
Proposed Regulation on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; standards related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation, (77 Fed. Reg. 70,644-70,676, November 26, 2012) (to be codified at 45 CFR pts 147, 155, and 156)
Proposed Regulation on the Health Insurance Market Rules; Rate Review, (77 Fed. Reg. 70,584-70,617, November 26, 2012) (to be codified at 45 CFR pts 144, 147, and 150)
Proposed Regulation on the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2014, (77 Fed. Reg. 73,118-73,218, December 7, 2012) (to be codified at 45 CFR pts 153, 155, 156, 157 and 158)
Proposed Regulation on the Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation, (77 Fed. Reg. 70,644-70,676, November 26, 2012) (to be codified at 45 CFR pts 147, 155, and 156)
Request for Comment Regarding the Stage 3 Definition of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; Health Information Technology; Health IT Policy Committee, (77 Fed. Reg. 70,444, November 26, 2012)
Proposed Rule on Incentives for Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans, (77 Fed. Reg. 70,620-370,642, November 26, 2012) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pt 54)
Proposed Regulation on Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Programs, and Exchanges: Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Eligibility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Processes for Medicaid and Exchange Eligibility Appeals and Other Provisions Related to Eligibility and Enrollment for Exchanges, Medicaid and CHIP, and Medicaid Premiums and Cost Sharing, (78 Fed. Reg. 4,594-4,724, January 22, 2013) (to be codified at 42 CFR Parts 430, 431, 433, 435, 440, 447, and 457)
Proposed Regulation on Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage, (78 Fed. Reg. 218-253, January 2, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pts 1, 54 and 301)
Proposed Rule regarding the Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans; Small Business Health Options Program, 78 Fed. Reg. 15,553-15,558 (March 11, 2013) (to be codified at 45 CFR pts 155 and 156).
Response to the Department of Labors document FAQs about Affordable Care Act Implementation Part XI issued on January 24, 2013, regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, on the Legality of Employer Subsidies for Individual Health Insurance.
Comments for the Record on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions public meeting on Wellness Programs under Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, held on May 8, 2013.
Proposed Rule on the Health Insurance Providers Fee, 7 Fed. Reg. 14,034-14,046 (March 4, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pt 57).
Various issues relating to proposed and final regulations (HHS and IRS) implementing provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), including implementation of regulatory process, legislative corrections, coverage, financing, delivery reform, 1099 reporting, grandfathering, HSA and FSA changes, CMS claims database, IPAB, CLASS program, employer mandate, medical loss ratio, medical malpractice reform, compensation deductibility, exchanges, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analyses, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits; Medicare Part D rebates; non-interference with Medicare Part D prescription drug prices; entitlement reform; the regulatory process and legislative corrections to Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), including ERISA preemption and the impact on small business; affiliation rules
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Treasury - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Eidshaug |
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Wilson |
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Eckart |
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Lungren |
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Suckow |
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Hillenbrand |
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Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Billet |
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Katherine |
Mahoney |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Jennifer |
Pierotti |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Ronald |
Bird |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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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
H.R. 583, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA)
H.R. 756, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013
H.R. 888, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013
H.R. 1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 (FISMA)
H.R. 2217, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
H.R. 1417 / S. 683, Border Security Results Act of 2013
H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act for 2014
S. 884, Deter Cyber Theft Act
S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, draft White House amendment #1397
S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013
Fiscal Year 2014 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to the issuance of immigrant visas for Brazilian nationals
Draft legislation relating to public-private collaboration on cybersecurity
Draft legislation relating to National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP)
Draft legislation relating to Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Act (CIRDA)
Draft legislation relating to Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013
Draft legislation relating to government-sponsored hacking and trade secret theft enforcement
Draft legislation relating to cybersecurity criminal penalties
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4316, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act (112th Congress)
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3284, TSA Acquisition Reform Act of 2007, including provisions relating to procurement policy
General Services Administration (GSA) request for information, Joint Working Group on Improving Cybersecurity and Resilience Through Acquisition (May 13, 2013, Federal Register, pp. 27966-27968)
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); U.S. - Mexico 21st Century Border Vision; U.S. - Canada Beyond the Border Initiative; Air Cargo Advance Screening Pilot; the White House National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Implementation Update; Executive Order 13636, and issues relating to framework development and program incentives; National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Josten |
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Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Suckow |
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Hillenbrand |
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Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Adam |
Salerno |
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Matthew |
Eggers |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Alice |
Joe |
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Regalia |
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Zur |
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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
H.R. 242, Legal Agricultural Workforce Act
H.R. 300 / S. 266, Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013
H.R. 459, STEM Visa Act of 2013
H.R. 478, E-Verify Modernization Act of 2013
H.R. 490 / S. 223, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
H.R. 502, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act
H.R. 519, Uniting American Families Act of 2013
H.R. 547, Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2013
H.R. 548, Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2013
H.R. 572, End Immunity for Brazilian Criminals Act
H.R. 583, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
H.R. 633, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2013
H.R. 640, Student Visa Security Improvement Act
H.R. 692, Protecting Department of Homeland Security Personnel Act of 2013
H.R. 707, Short Term Retention for Agricultural Workers Act of 2013
H.R. 714 / S. 310, Startup Act 3.0
H.R. 798, Workforce Investment Act of 2013
H.R. 803, SKILLS Act
H.R. 830, Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act of 2013
H.R. 938, United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013
H.R. 1108 / S.178, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013
H.R. 1227, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act of 2013
H.R. 1279, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Fairness Act of 2013
H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013
H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013
H.R. 1444, H-2A Improvement Act
H.R. 1562, Family Farm Relief Act of 2013
H.R. 1596, American Jobs in American Forests Act of 2013
H.R. 1760, Immigration and Naturalization Investment Ventures for Engineering, Science, and Technology in America Act of 2013
H.R. 1772, Legal Workforce Act
H.R. 1773, AG Act
H.R. 1923 / S. 703, Immigration and Nationality Act, to amend and to provide for the eligibility of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for designation for participation in the visa waiver program for certain visitors to the United States
H.R. 2131, SKILLS Visa Act
H.R. 2278, SAFE Act
S. 1, Immigration Reform that Works for Americas Future Act
S. 169, I-Squared Act of 2013
S. 189, Startup Visa Act of 2013
S. 202, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
S. 260, Immigration Enforcement Transparency Act
S. 292, Dairy and Sheep H-2A Act
S. 293, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants
S. 296, Uniting American Families Act of 2013
S. 300, A bill to prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US-VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry
S. 303, STEM Jobs Act of 2013
S. 462, United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013
S. 478, A bill to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review
S. 518, H2O Visa for Seafood Processing Act
S. 600, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013
S. 683, Border Security Results Act of 2013
S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, including S. Amdt. 1183, regarding border security and enforcement and S. Amdt. 1284, regarding work-authorized visa status for hiring
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; border security, immigration reform, guest worker programs, legalization concepts, and visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; green card fees and H1B visa fees; small business and grassroots engagement; data and analysis regarding numbers of workers, unemployment and employment, job openings, wages and characteristics of workers potentially affected; sources of data to inform employment based immigration decisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office
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Eidshaug |
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Eckart |
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Lungren |
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Allison |
Dembeck |
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Lumadue |
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Suckow |
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Hillenbrand |
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Mahoney |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Taylor |
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Smith |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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Gonzales |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Castner |
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McAllister |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Amy |
Nice |
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Lisa |
Atkins |
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Plunkett |
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Freedman |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Ronald |
Bird |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 409 / S. 165, Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
H.R. 666, To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes
H.R. 1226, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2013
H.R. 1306 / S. 14, Southeast Alaska Native Land Conveyance Act
H.R. 1410, Keep the Promise Act of 2013
H.R. 1548, Native American Energy Act
Various issues relating to the promotion of energy development on Native American lands; Native American taxation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Eidshaug |
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Eckart |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Suckow |
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Hillenbrand |
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Mahoney |
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Brinton |
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Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 508, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013
H.R. 2199, Flood Insurance Implementation Reform Act of 2013
S. 996, A bill to improve the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes
Various issues relating to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program; National Flood Insurance Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Eidshaug |
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Matthews |
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Eckart |
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Lumadue |
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Suckow |
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Hillenbrand |
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Mahoney |
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Brinton |
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Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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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
H.R. 1120, Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act
H.R. 1406, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013
H.R. 1226, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2013
H.R. 1982, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013
H.R. 2346, Secret Ballot Protection Act
H.R. 2347 / S. 1166, Representation Fairness Restoration Act
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2810, Employee Rights Act (112th Congress)
Potential legislation similar to S. 1425, Fair Representation in Elections Act of 2011
Potential legislation similar to S. 1507, Employee Rights Act (112th Congress)
DOL RIN 1250-AA02, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors: Evaluation of Recruitment and Placement Results Under Section 503: Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis
DOL RIN 1250 AA00, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors; Evaluation of Recruitment and Placement Results Under the VEVRAA of 1974, As Amended; Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis
DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of "Fiduciary"): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis
DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities
Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, August 30, 2011)
Proposed regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011)
Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation
Proposed regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011)
Final regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 80,138, December 22, 011)
Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, January 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011)
Proposed regulation regarding the companionship exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (76 Fed. Reg. 81,190, December 27, 2011)
Various issues relating to indexing the minimum wage; legislation and oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including the implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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Dembeck |
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Eckart |
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Suckow |
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Hillenbrand |
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Mahoney |
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Brinton |
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Andrews |
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Regalia |
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Bird |
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Billet |
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Freedman |
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Johnson |
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15. General issue area code MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Various issues relating to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Lungren |
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Hillenbrand |
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15. General issue area code NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1314 / S. 19, A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements
Various issues relating to environment and energy policy; expanding NEPA analysis for exported products; mining policy; mining permitting; Endangered Species Act (P.L. 93-205), reform and policy reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Eidshaug |
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Kovacs |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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Keith |
Holman |
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Martin |
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15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2117, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013
S. 606, Shrinking Emergency Account Losses (SEAL) Act of 2013
Regulations issued by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation pertaining to reportable event requirements under ERISA, 78 Fed. Reg. 20,039 (Apr. 3, 2013) (to be codified at 29 C.F.R. pts. 4000, 4001, 4043, 4204, 4206, 4231)
Various issues relating to reform of tax incentives pertaining to private retirement plans; reform of multiemployer defined benefit pension funding; financial reporting requirements regulated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Treasury - Dept of
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Eidshaug |
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Aliya |
Wong |
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Johnson |
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15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
H.R. 1240, Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013
S. 24, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013
S. 289, Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013, including changes to the SBA 504 program
S. 511, EXCEL Act, provisions relating to the ABA ABIC program
Potential legislation similar to H.R.3267, Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2011
Various issues relating to the SBA Budget; Credit Subsidy for the SBA lending Programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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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
H.R. 30, Small Business Investment Enhancement and Tax Relief Act
H.R. 233, To amend chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased
H.R. 243, Bowles-Simpson Plan of Lowering Americas Debt Act
H.R. 325, No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013
H.R. 516, Middle Class Payroll Tax Relief Act
H.R. 523, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013
H.R. 581, First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act
H.R. 582, Healthcare Tax Relief and Mandate Repeal Act
H.R. 684 / S. 336, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
H.R. 694, Corporate Tax Fairness Act
H.R. 714 / S. 310, Startup Act 3.0
H.R. 763, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 766 / S. 321, Paying a Fair Share Act of 2013
H.R. 815, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain dividends and distributions paid to individuals from certain small businesses exempt from tax to the extent of the increased wages of the small business
H.R. 851 / S. 337, Bring Jobs Home Act
H.R. 880 / S. 410, Wall Street Trading and Speculators Tax Act
H.R. 886, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2013
H.R. 903, American Job Protection Act
H.R. 1013, Discretionary Spending Reduction Act
H.R. 1202 / S. 547, One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2013
H.R. 1248 / S. 610, To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal certain limitations on health care benefits
H.R. 1295, Medical Device Tax Elimination Act
H.R. 1558 / S. 24, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013
S. 18, Sequester Replacement and Spending Reduction Act of 2013
S. 43, Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act
S. 193, Startup Innovation Credit Act of 2013
S. 232, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
S. 250, Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act
S. 268, CUT Loopholes Act
S. 277, Job Prevention and Economic Certainty Act of 2013
S. 278, Job Preservation and Sequester Replacement Act of 2013
S. 388, American Family Economic Protection Act of 2013
S. 399, American Job Protection Act
S. 603, Jobs and Premium Protection Act
S. 606, SEAL Act
S. 953, Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, provisions relating to tax
H. Con. Res. 25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1860, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness of 2011
Various issues relating to implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); the fiscal cliff, tax reform, entitlement reform and sequestration; the implementation of Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96); Chairman Paul Ryan's FY13 Budget Proposal; R&D tax credit; tax extenders; S-Corp tax provisions; deferral tax provisions; international competiveness of corporate tax rates; exemptions for active financing income; comprehensive tax reform, including House Ways and Means Committee working drafts; higher education, including student loan interest rates; small business tax reform; tax reform; entitlement reform; national debt/deficit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Ashley |
Wilson |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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Stephen |
McAllister |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Dick |
Castner |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Anne |
Warhola |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 491, Global Online Freedom Act of 2013
H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
H.R. 684 / S. 336, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
H.R. 756, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013
H.R. 983, Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act
H.R. 1123 / S. 517, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act
H.R. 1312 / S.639, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
H.R. 1468, SECURE IT
H.R. 1847 / S. 607, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013
H.R. 1852, Email Privacy Act
S. 467, Wireless Device Independence Act of 2013
S. 607, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013
S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013
21st Century Cyber Threats, House Judiciary Committee (discussion draft)
Location Privacy Protection Act (draft)
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1860, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness of 2011
Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6), including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding; cell phone geotracking; copyright and trademark infringement; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), and other trade agreements; Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization; privacy legislation; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cyber security, including data breach provisions; Cyber security; ICANN's gTLD program; data breach notification; Telephone Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 108-10) modernization; IP enforcement funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Bradley |
Hayes |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Anne |
Warhola |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 300 / S. 226, Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013
H.R. 313, Government Spending Accountability Act of 2013
H.R. 490 / S. 223, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
H.R. 548, Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2013
H.R. 583, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
H.R. 1108 / S. 178, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013
H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013
H.R. 1417 / S. 683, Border Security Results Act of 2013
H.R. 1923 / S. 703, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the eligibility of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for designation for participation in the visa waiver program for certain visitors to the United States
S. 300, To prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US-VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry
S. 478, To clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review
S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Various issues relating to implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); Executive Order 13597, Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness; expansion of DHS trusted traveler programs including Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program and the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; brand USA and travel promotion; government travel and meetings; proposed study for a fee on pedestrians at land ports of entry; IP enforcement funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Amy |
Nice |
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Lisa |
Atkins |
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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
H.R. 335, RAMP Act
H.R. 1149, Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
H.R. 2084, Partnership to Build America Act of 2013
S. 218, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013
S. 407, Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
S. 601, Water Resources and Development Act
H. Con. Res. 25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023
Various issues relating to implementation Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141), including maintaining funding levels; revenue sources for the Highway Trust Fund; financing mechanisms for surface transportation, aviation, marine transportation, and clean water infrastructure including national infrastructure banks, investment funds, bonding programs, special purpose bonds and public private partnerships; movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; water resources; National Freight Advisory Council; Buy America provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Janet |
Kavinoky (Friedl) |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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Stephen |
McAllister |
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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
H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
H.R. 693 / S. 345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013
H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act
H.R. 1020 / S. 489, Low Value Shipment Regulatory Modernization Act of 2013
H.R. 1276, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013
H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
S. 660, Innovation Through Trade Act
S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013
S. 884, Deter Cyber Theft Act
S. 954, The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013, Shaheen/Toomey/Kirk Amendment #925
S. 1114, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2013
Fiscal Year 2014 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Legislation similar to H.R. 4095, Online Pharmacy Safety Act of 2012
Legislation similar to H.R. 4216, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act of 2012
Legislation similar to H.R. 6654, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act of 2012
Legislation similar to S. 2002, Online Pharmacy Safety Act of 2012
Various issues relating to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; sugar reform; immigration; jobs and growth; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations; Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR); Free Trade Agreement with the European Union; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); Trade in Services Agreement (TISA); Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Japans entry into the TPP negotiations; trade policy consideration with regard to cross-border data flows; U.S. trade relations with the Middle East and North Africa; the World Intellectual Property Organization; the World Trade Organization; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; the World Health Organization; the International Telecommunications Union; the Transatlantic Economic Council; China's IPR; IP issues related to Australia, Canada, China, India, Brazil, Russia, Europe, and Mexico; IP issues related to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to trade secret theft; the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; IP issues related to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); IP issues related to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); the USPTO IP Attache Program; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; U.S.- Argentina economic relations; U.S.- Brazil economic relations; U.S.- Bangladesh economic relations; U.S.- China economic relations; U.S.- Egypt economic and commercial relations; U.S.- Japan economic relations; U.S.- Jordan economic and commercial relations; U.S.- Korea economic relations; U.S.- Mexico economic relations; U.S.- Pakistan economic relations; U.S. - Russia economic relations; U.S. - India commercial and trade relationship; U.S. sanctions on Burma; U.S. - Mexico 21st Century Border Vision; U.S. - Canada Beyond the Border Initiative; Air Cargo Advance Screening Pilot; Trade Transformation Agenda; trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; bilateral investment treaty negotiations with China; bilateral investment treaty negotiations with India; implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the "Special 301 Report"); The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB); Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); international affairs budget; funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); International Monetary Fund (IMF); export controls reform; industrial policies and cyber security issues; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; advancing International Regulatory Cooperation; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Implementation Update
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Trade & Development Agency (TDA), U.S. Copyright Office, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Treasury - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Eidshaug |
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Eckart |
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Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Daniel |
Mahoney |
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David |
Brinton |
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Nicholas |
Andrews |
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Unpaid Intern, January-March 2012 |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Dick |
Castner |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Shea |
Bettwy |
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Matthew |
Hite |
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Myron |
Brilliant |
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John |
Murphy |
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Tami |
Overby |
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Christopher |
Wenk |
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Stefanie |
Holland |
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Heather |
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Jocelyn |
Chan |
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Esperanza |
Jelalian |
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Natalie |
Obermann |
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Kathleen |
McInerney |
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Kilbride |
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Renata |
Vasconcellos |
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Diego |
Bonomo |
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Jeremie |
Waterman |
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Stephen |
Lutes |
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Adam |
Schlosser |
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Catherine |
Mellor |
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Gary |
Litman |
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Rebecca |
Fraser |
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Smith-Vaughan |
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Goyer |
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Fatheree |
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Sedler |
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Chorlins |
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Yang |
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Noyes |
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Beauchesne |
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Salerno |
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Somers |
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Hirschmann |
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Cullen |
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Rep. Mary Bono Mack, Chief of Staff, Nov. 1999-Jan. 2013 |
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Cullen |
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Rep. Mary Bono, Communications Dir., Apr. 1998-Nov. 1999 |
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Cullen |
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CA 44th Dist., Clerk of the House, Jan.-Apr. 1998 |
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Cullen |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1877, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purpose, including provisions relating to Buy America
S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including provisions relating to Buy America
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Eidshaug |
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Regalia |
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Zur |
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