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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 324 FOURTH STREET, NE |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28504-12
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6. House ID# 310780000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Duane L. Musser |
Date | 1/16/2024 4:47:05 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the Death Tax Repeal Act, S. 1108
Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically section 179
Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 1706/H.R. 4721)
Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes
Oppose the Small Business Tax Fairness Act
Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation
Support the Family and Small Business Protection Act
Support the Small Business Growth Act (H.R. 3661)
Support the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 2673/S. 866)
Monitor the Build it in America Act (H.R. 3938)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Cranes and Derricks Rule
Oppose the Department of Labor's Proposed Rule regarding the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Oppose H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Monitor implementation of OSHA's silica regulation
Monitor an expansion of government-mandated Project Labor Agreements
Oppose the addition of the construction industry to the Department of Labor's OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 for the healthcare industry.
Oppose the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.728)
Provide input on the Dept. of Labors OSHA draft Heat Exposure Standard via Small Entity Representatives under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act process
Monitor reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Support H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act.
Monitor the Department of Labor's OSHA Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Monitor the American Workforce Act
Monitor Dept of Labor ANPRM on Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal
Oppose Dept of Labor NPRM regarding Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Oppose Healthy Families Act, S. 1664
Monitor Dept. of Labor Proposed Rule on National Apprenticeship System Enhancements
Oppose Dept. of Labor Proposed Rule to modify overtime compensation rules under the Fairl Labor Standards Act
Oppose Dept. of Labor Proposed Rule regarding the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), President of the U.S.
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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor development of immigration reform legislation
Monitor President Biden's executive actions on immigration
Support the H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act
Support the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, H.R. 3734
Support the Dignity Act, H.R. 3599
Support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, H.R. 1325/S. 255
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S.
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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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
Monitor the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Monitor and oppose implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act
Support the Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R. 4035/S. 2623)
Oppose the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule prohibiting non-compete agreements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), President of the U.S., Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act
Support H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
Support the POST Act
Support H.R. 1477/S.722 Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Support Gateway to Careers Act
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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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
Support increased funding for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants in annual appropriations legislation.
Support H-2B Returning Worker Exemption amendment to the FY 2024 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations bill
Monitor implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act
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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose the ENABLERS Act
Support the Protecting Small Business Information Act (H.R. 4035)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 |
Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support increase in H2-B visas by the Department of Homeland Security
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Duane |
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Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose tariffs that harm the roofing industry
Support steady supply chain for solar industry
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
President of the U.S., U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), 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 |
Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose classification of PVC as a hazardous material
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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Duane |
Musser |
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Teresa |
Dorn |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
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 |
Deborah |
Mazol |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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Duane |
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Teresa |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
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
Support the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, H.R. 1836
Support the Supply Chain Improvement Act, H.R. 3365
Support the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam Takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act, H.R. 3013
Support the Streamlining the Environmental Review Process for Major Projects Act, H.R. 3316
Support the Intelligent Transportation Integration Act, H.R. 1500
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Deborah |
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Chief of Staff - Rep. Andy Biggs, Legislative Director - Rep. Reid Ribble, Legislative Assistant - Senator Ron Johnson, Staff Assistant - Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Intern - House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming |
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Duane |
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Teresa |
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Executive Legislative Assistant - Rep. Claudia Tenney, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Reid Ribble, Executive Assistant - House Committee on the Budget, Scheduler/Office Manager - Rep. Jim Gibbons, Intern - Sen. Sam Brownback |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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