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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 301 Maple Avenue, West |
Address2 | Suite 100 |
| City | Vienna |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22180 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 35627-12
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6. House ID# 327060000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Karen Kerrigan |
Date | 7/21/2017 3:05:25 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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Access to Capital
Supporting America's Innovators Act, H.R. 1219 - Supported House passage.
The Financial CHOICE Act, H.R. 10 - supported House passage.
Other issues: Continue to advocate for reforms to improve the rules governing equity and debt-based crowdfunding, and policies that lighten the regulatory burden on community banks and the financial system in general to improve capital formation and capital access for startups and entrepreneurs. This includes major changes to Dodd-Frank, reform of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and SEC regulatory reforms to reduce red tape and costs for small firms.
Tax Relief and Reform
Continue to support fundamental reform of the U.S. tax code to make it fair, less complex and more competitive for small businesses and startups. SBE Council focuses on lower rates, elimination of death and AMT taxes, lower individual and corporate rates, lower capital gains taxes and full expensing, and a territorial system.
Regulatory Reform, Relief and Transparency
Continue to support reforms that make the regulatory process more transparent, accountable and that provides a voice and meaningful input for small businesses. Also support: cost-benefit analysis, look-back provisions, and sunsetting. Have provided feedback to U.S. Treasury under their regulatory review process as required by President Trump's executive orders on regulatory reform on regulatory relief measures that would unleash and lower the cost of capital for small businesses.
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, S. 584: Support the legislation
Regulatory Accountability Act, S.951: Support
Midnight Rules Relief Act, S. 34: Support
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, S. 21: Support
Provide Accountability Through Transparency Act, S. 577: Support
Early Participation in Regulations Act, S.579: Support
Health Care Reform
Continue to support legislative efforts to reform and repeal major parts of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) including repeal of the tax increases and new taxes imposed by the law, mandates such as the individual and employer mandates, and other regulations that are driving up costs and eliminating choice in the marketplace. Support a national marketplace for health insurance, broad efforts to improve and strengthen HSAs so that small businesses and their employees have flexible, affordable choices in insurance coverage, expanding health reimbursement accounts, restoring strong Flexible Savings Accounts, tax credits for health coverage and other reforms that allow for innovation and new market entrants into the health insurance marketplace.
Self-Insurance Protection Act, H.R. 1304: Supported House passage
Good Government and Reform
Intellectual Property: Continue to educate and advocate on the importance of protecting and strengthening IP.
Fair and Open Competition Act, S. 622/H.R. 1552: Support the legislation
Access to Broadband
Have voiced support on Federal Communications Commission efforts that give small business and ISPs a voice in the regulatory process and broader efforts to accelerate the deployment of broadband to rural and underserved markets. Voiced support for the FCC Restoring Internet Freedom order.
Legal Reform
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act, H.R. 372: Support the legislation
Workforce Issues
Encouraging Employee Ownership Act, H.R. 1343: Supported House passage
Confirmation of Federal Department and Agency Heads
HHS Secretary Nominee Tom Price. M.D.: Supported Senate confirmation
SBA Administrator Nominee Linda McMahon: Supported Senate confirmation
U.S. Labor Secretary Nominee Andrew Puzder: Supported nomination prior to Mr. Puzder withdrawing from consideration
Trade and Global Markets
Continue to support trade expansion and trade agreements to open overseas markets to small businesses. Have pointed out the benefits of NAFTA to Congress and the Administration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), President of the U.S., Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kerrigan |
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Keating |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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