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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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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20062 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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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: Judith K. Richmond |
Date | 10/20/2011 9:09:12 AM |
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
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues relating to accounting convergence projects, auditing, and extensible business reporting language
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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
Executive Order 13563
Lacey Act (P.L. 97-79) Amendments (not introduced)
Food and Agriculture Legislation (not introduced)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Various issues relating to the 2017-2025 light duty vehicle fuel economy standards
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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. 1447, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011
H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act
H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011
S. 1546, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011
Air Cargo Screening Act of 2011 (House discussion draft)
Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (Senate discussion draft)
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice), updated regulation expected in Fall 2011
The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010, updated rulemaking, Fall 2011
White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated Winter 2012
Sub-Committee Member of the Customs and Border Protection Global Air Cargo Security Working Group
Various issues relating to the Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Adam |
Salerno |
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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. 2568, To prevent the Secretary of the Treasury from expanding United States bank reporting requirements with respect to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens
S. 1506, A bill to prevent the Secretary of the Treasury from expanding United States bank reporting requirements with respect to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues relating to the Financial Stability Oversight Council, restrictions on interest rate adjustments
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Jess |
Sharp |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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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. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
H.R. 1892, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
H.R. 2017, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2434, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2551, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2584, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2596, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.J. RES. 79, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012
S. 365, Budget Control Act of 2011
S. 719, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
S. 981, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
S. 1572, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
FY12 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation
FY12 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation
FY12 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation
FY12 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation
FY2012 Financial Services Appropriations Act
P.L. 112-25, Budget Control Act of 2011 and issues related to its implementation
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues relating to the U.S. International Affairs Budget for FY2012; debt ceiling debate
Alex Herrgott - Covered Official Positions:
Professional Staff - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Research Assistant - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Staff Assistant - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Intern - Office of Senator John McCain
Daniel Hillenbrand - Official Covered Positions:
Intern- Office of Congressman John Kline
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, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Jess |
Sharp |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Timothy |
Maney |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Janet |
Kavinoky (Friedl) |
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Alex |
Herrgott |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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James |
Dechene |
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Chris |
Strow |
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Dick |
Castner |
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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
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau
Various issues relating to derivatives regulation, proposed whistleblower regulations, and position limits
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011
H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act
H.R. 916, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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. 1113, Fair Employment Act of 2011
H.R. 1397 / S. 811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act
H.R. 1493 / S. 788, Fair Pay Act
H.R. 1519 / S. 797, Paycheck Fairness Act
H.R. 2501 / S. 1471, Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2011
Potential legislation regarding mixed motive causes of action for employment claims (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Proposed regulations related to "reasonable factors other than age" under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (75 Fed. Reg. 7,212, February 18, 2010)
Proposed regulations related to affirmative action for protected veterans (76 Fed. Reg. 23,358, April 26, 2011)
Proposed extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements related to the "non-construction supply and service information collection" (76 Fed. Reg. 27,670, May 12, 2011)
Anticipated proposed regulations related to affirmative action under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (75 Fed. Reg. 43,116, July 23, 2010)
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to a compensation data collection tool (76 Fed. Reg. 49,398 (Aug. 10, 2011))
Various issues relating to employer use of employee credit history (EEOC public meeting on Oct. 20, 2010); employer use of criminal history (EEOC public meeting on July 26, 2011); employer consideration of applicant employment status (EEOC public meeting on Feb. 16, 2011); use of leave as a reasonable accommodation (EEOC public meeting on Jun. 8, 2011);
OFCCP interpretation of its jurisdiction, especially under Executive Order 11246
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)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Michael |
Eastman |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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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. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
H.R. 2511, Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act
S. 678, Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act
S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Legislation
FY 12 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (including
provisions relating to IP enforcement funding)
Various issues relating to draft privacy legislation; Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP);
IP issues related to the 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; White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal (data breach provisions)
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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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Douglas |
Loon |
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Dick |
Castner |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 611, BEST PRACTICES Act
H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act
H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011
H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act
S. 678, Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011
S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011
S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011
S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011
S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011
FY 12 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding)
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Legislation
Potential Energy and Commerce Committee Legislation on Privacy
The Cloud Computing Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal (data breach provisions)
Potential Guidance or Rules Regarding Disclosure of Information Security Risk, Including Material Network Breaches
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 and corporate governance; draft privacy legislation; Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; rogue websites; broadband, spectrum, privacy, and ICANNs gTLD Program
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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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Douglas |
Loon |
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Dick |
Castner |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Alice |
Joe |
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Jess |
Sharp |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Various issues relating to the Senate Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Timothy |
Maney |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Presidential authority to designate lands as national monuments: economic development - impact of designations
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Ronald |
Bird |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act
H.R. 2794, Continuum of Learning Act of 2011
S. 460, Education for All Act of 2011
S. 853, Financial Literacy for Students Act of 2011
FY12 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation
Various issues relating to the Department of Education's Gainful Employment Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, incentive compensation, state authorization, and definition of a credit hour; Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced) and the Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Margaret |
Spellings |
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Cheryl |
Oldham |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1938, North American-Made Energy Security Act
H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011
H.R. 2584, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2681, Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act
H.R. 910/S.482, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
S. 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011
S. 1113, Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011
FY 2012 Appropriations Legislation H.R. 2250/S. 1392, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011
Potential legislation related to the promotion of energy development on Native American lands
Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program
Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)
EPA regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act
Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
Proposed Rule: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone; Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172
Proposed Rule: Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone; Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0234
Final Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058
Final Rule: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants, 75 Federal Register 54,970 (Sept. 9, 2010)
Various issues relating to the Federal permitting of infrastructure projects, Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program, 2017-2025 light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Energy - 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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 1938, North American Made Energy Security Act
H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act
H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act
H.R. 2584, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2681, Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 201
H.R. 2898, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
H.R. 10/S. 299, REINS Act
H.R. 910/S. 482, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 2250/S. 1392, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011
S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
FY2012 Appropriations Legislation
Proposed Rule: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone; Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172
Proposed Rule: Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone; Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0234
Ozone; Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491
Final Rule: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants, 75 Federal Register 54,970 (Sept. 9, 2010)
Final Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058
Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
Presidential Permit allowing the construction of the Keystone CL pipeline
Comments on EPA Guidance on the Definition of Waters of the United States
Comments on EPA CWIS Rule
EPA regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act
Environmental regulations: General regulatory reform
Various issues relating to SAVE (Sensible Accounting to Value Energy) legislative proposal; proposed legislation regarding EPA rule makings including Utility MACT, Boiler MACT, Cement MACT, Ozone rules, and greenhouse gas emissions; federal permitting of infrastructure projects; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; 2017-2025 light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Ozone Standards as a Presidential Policy; application of an National Academy of Science committees independent scientific review of a draft formaldehyde IRIS assessment from the EPA
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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William |
Miller |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 87, To repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
H.R. 557, Consumer Financial Protection Oversight Act of 2011
H.R. 1062, Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act
H.R. 1070, Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011
H.R. 1082, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
H.R. 1121, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
H.R. 1315, Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption
H.R. 1610, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011
H.R. 1667, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Transfer Clarification Act
H.R.1965, To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes
H.R. 2167, Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act
H.R. 2308, SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
H.R. 2930, Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
H.R. 2940, Access to Capital for Job Creators Act
S. 737, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic development Privitalization Act of 2011
S. 947, A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes
S. 1544, Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011
S. 1615, Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2011
Bill expected to be proposed on disclosure of beneficial owners of private compensations
Legislative proposals to alter the derivatives provisions of P.L. 111-203, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
SEC Modernization Act of 2011
Conflict minerals regulations under P.L. 111-203, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
The nomination of Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The nomination of Mark P. Wetjen to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Various issues relating to implementing P.L. 111-203, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; Commodity Futures Trading Commission Derivatives Regulations; improving and enhancing the Securities and Exchange Commission; financial transaction tax
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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 Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), 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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Comments on Interagency Working Group Guidance on Food Advertising
Various issues related to the integration and application of the principles of Executive Order 13563; regulatory 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, Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011
S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
S. 1547, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011
FY12 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation
Various issues regarding authorization and appropriation measures for capital increases 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)
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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 GAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1174, Internet Gaming Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act
Various issues related to potential online gaming legislation
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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. 10, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011
H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act
H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011
H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011
H.R. 3045, Retirement Income Protection Act of 2011
S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
S. 1483, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act
H.R. 2898/S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
H.R. 3010/S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011
FY2012 Appropriations Legislation
Government oversight and process legislation (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Comments on Interagency Working Group Guidance on Food Advertising
Comments on EPA Guidance on the Definition of Waters of the United States
Comments on EPA CWIS Rule
Various issues related to disclosure of political contributions to participate in the federal procurement process; integration and application of the principles of Executive Order 13563, improving regulation and regulatory review; regulatory implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, P.L. 111-353; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; Congressional oversight of the NLRB and DOL (no specific legislation); application of an National Academy of Science committees independent scientific review of a draft formaldehyde IRIS assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Marc |
Freedman |
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Glenn |
Spencer |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Ronald |
Bird |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2, Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
H.R. 4, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011
H.R. 452, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
H.R. 605, Patients Freedom to Choose Act
H.R. 1063, Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
H.R. 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 1744, American Job Protection Act
H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011
H.R. 2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011
H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Fair Competition Act
H.R. 4853, Middle Class Tax Act of 2010
H.R. 5853, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act
H.R. 5141/S. 3578, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
S. 17, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
S. 20, American Job Protection Act
S. 218, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including the Amendment offered by Senator McConnell to repeal P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and an Amendment offered by Senator Stabenow which would repeal Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
S. 312, Patients Freedom to Choose Act
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, including an Amendment offered by Senator Johanns which would fully repeal
Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Amendment Number 197 offered by Senator Hutchison
S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, issues related to 1099 reporting amendments
S. 668, Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act
S. 720, Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act
S. 848, Consumer Information Enhancement Act of 2011
S. 1049, Small Business Health Relief Act
S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011
S. 3501, American Job Protection Act
S. 3673, Patients Freedom Choice Act
P.L. 111-148 (111th Congress), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
P.L. 112-009 (Formerly H.R. 4), Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
Filed comments and met with relevant agencies on regulations implementing health care reform. (P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-152)
Regulations commented on include: Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Request for Information; Adult Child Coverage (Age 26) Interim Final Rule; Grandfathered Plan Status Interim Final Rule; Preexisting Condition Exclusion; Lifetime & Annual Limits; Rescissions; Patient Protections Interim Final Rule; Preventive Services Coverage Interim Final Rule; Internal Claims & Appeals and External Review Processes Interim Final Rule; Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) Interim Final Rule; 1099 Reporting Requirements Request for Comments; Planning and Establishment of State-level Exchanges Request for Comments; National Quality Plan Request For Comments; Non-Discrimination in Favor of Highly Compensated Individuals Request for Comments; Essential Health Benefits (IOM Study); Amended Interim Final Rule for Grandfathered Plan Status; Guidance on OTC Medicine & Definition of Medical Expenses; Development of Health Risk Assessment, Medical Loss Ratio, Rate Increase Disclosure and Review; Value Based Insurance Design; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Programs; Nondiscrimination in favor of Highly Compensated Individuals - second notice re timing, DOL: Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563, Treasury: Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563; State Innovation Waivers; ACOs & Medicare Shared Savings Program; Electronic Disclosure by Employee Benefit Plan; Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage (Section 4980H); Amendment to the Interim Final Rule on Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes; HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting of Disclosures; Medical Data Sharing
Various issues relating to P.L. 111-148 (111th Congress) also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; these issues include anything being implemented during the 112th Congress or rulemaking, medical malpractice reform, exchanges, and flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts; issues related to the regulatory process and legislative corrections to P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (coverage, financing, and delivery reform, 1099 reporting, Grandfathering, HSA and FSA changes, CMS claims database, IPAB, CLASS program, employer mandate, medical loss ratio); regulatory process and legislative corrections to P.L. 111-152, Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010; ERISA preemption; impact on small business; health care reform; employer mandate repeal
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Katie |
Hays (Strong) |
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David |
Tully |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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Michael |
Billet |
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Katherine |
Mahoney |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act
H.R. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011
H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act
H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011
H.R. 1561, Putting Our Resources Toward Security Act
H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act
H.R. 1690, MODERN Credential Act of 2011
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011
H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011
H.R. 2596/ S. 1572, Funding for NSTIC in Commerce/Justice/Science appropriations re NSTIC
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011
S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011
S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
S. 1483, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act
S. 1546, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011
Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
White House cybersecurity legislative proposal (May 12, 2011; no bill number)
Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Homeland Security (no bill number)
Draft Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee-Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee staff draft cybersecurity bill (no bill number)
Draft legislation entitled Cloud Computing Act of 2011 by Sen. Klobuchar
The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Discussion draft legislation by Rep. Lungren to create a National Information Security Organization, among other issues (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Draft DHS White Paper on Cyber Strategy Focus and Approach (no bill or formal Federal Register notice)
Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice)
DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices)
Comment submission to the Department of Commerce/NIST request for information, Effectiveness of Federal Agency Participation in Standardization in Select Technology Sectors (see December 8, 2010, Federal Register)
Comment submission to the Department of Commerce/NIST re Cybersecurity, Innovation, and the Internet Economy green paper (see June 15, 2011, Federal Register notice)
Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice)
The SAFETY (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act of 2002 (see June 8, 2006, Federal Register notice)
Discuss with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance regarding the disclosure of information security or cybersecurity risk (no bill or regulation)
Various issues relating to DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007); agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs; agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program; the Obama administrations National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), including comment submission to the Department of Commerce/NIST regarding Notice of Inquiry titled Models for a Governance Structure for the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (see docket no. 110524296-1289-02)
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), White House Office, 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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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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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
H.R. 43, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States
H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 280, Secure the Capitol Act
H.R. 282, To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act
H.R. 483, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act
H.R. 693, E-Verify Modernization Act of 2011
H.R. 695, Legal Eligibility for Granting A Loan Act of 2011
H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act
H.R. 800, Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011
H.R. 959, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
H.R. 1091, Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 1114, StartUp Visa Act of 2011
H.R. 1120, International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
H.R. 1134, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act
H.R. 1156, Accountability in Immigrant Repatriation Act of 2011
H.R. 1164, National Language Act of 2011
H.R. 1196, LEAVE Act
H.R. 1720, H-2A Improvement Act
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011
H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act
H.R. 2847, American Specialty Agriculture Act
H.R. 2885, Legal Workforce Act
S. 497, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
S. 565, StartUp Visa Act of 2011
S. 638, SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act of 2011
S. 639, SCAAP Reauthorization Act
S. 642, To permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program
S. 852, H-2A Improvement Act
S. 952, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011
S. 1196, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
S. 1258 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Potential Immigration Legislation regarding the H1-B Visa Program
Potential Immigration Legislation regarding the H2-B Visa Program
Regulatory Comments:
RIN 1205-AB61 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Final Rule, 76 Fed. Reg. 3452
E-Verify Self Check Program (OMB-59) USCIS Information Collection, 75 Fed. Reg. 7789 (Notice of Information Collection, Comments Requested from the Public)
RIN 1205-AB58 Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens, 76 Fed. Reg. 15130
Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File H-lB Petitions on Behalf of Aliens Subject to the Numerical Limitations, 76 Fed. Reg. 1186, Docket No.: USCIS-2008-0014
Various issues relating to immigration reform; mandatory E-verify (specific legislation not yet introduced); immigration reform generally and high skilled immigration reform relating to H-1B workers and employer sponsored permanent residents specifically; E-Verify expansion; H-2B category; L-1B visa category; employment-based immigration issues; technical and procedural errors in I-9 employment verification system
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Adminstration (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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Dick |
Castner |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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James |
Dechene |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Amy |
Nice |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Michael |
Eastman |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 435, National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2010
H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2533, Bankruptcy Venue Refund Act
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act
H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, Section 903, House Amendment 229, to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act
H.R. 972, Secret Ballot Protection Act
H.R. 1976, Job Protection Act
H.R. 2017, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2012 (H.Amdt. 388 only)
H.R. 2118, related to the authority to enjoin state laws that are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act
H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act
H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, House Amendment 411, Regarding Project Labor Agreements
H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act
H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act
H. Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658, Amendment to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act
H.Amdt. 411 to H.R. 2055, Regarding Project Labor Agreements
H.R. 2040/S.504, National Right-to-Work Act
H.R. 735/S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act
H.R. 1976/S. 964, Job Protection Act
H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act
S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011
S. 964, Job Protection Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the Department of Labor
Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the National Labor Relations Board
NLRB Poster Rule
NLRB Nominations, no specific legislation
NLRB/DOL Labor Election Rules
Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (75 Fed. Reg. 80,410, Dec. 22, 2010; 76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011)
Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011)
Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011)
E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing
E.O. 13,495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees of a displaced contractor
Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation
Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010)
Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,494 related to labor relations costs of federal contractors (75 Fed. Reg. 19,345, Apr. 14, 2010)
Proposed new interpretation of "feasibility" as it relates to engineering and administrative controls under the OSHA Noise Reduction Standard (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) and 1926.52(b)) (75 Fed. Reg. 64,216, October 19, 2010)
Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011)
Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011)
Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010)
Nominations for the following positions:
Member, National Labor Relations Board
General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
Various issues relating to the Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced); issues regarding the National Football League labor dispute; potential legislation regarding bargaining units under the National Labor Relations Act; legislation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, Quickie Elections Rule, and Specialty Health Care Rule; Legislation and Oversight of The Department of Labors Persuader Rule; Labor Relations Boards Complaint against Boeing; 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
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Adminstration (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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Glenn |
Spencer |
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William |
Miller |
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Michael |
Eastman |
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Michael |
Billet |
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Marc |
Freedman |
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James |
Plunkett |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Dick |
Castner |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2011
H.R. 2681, Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act
S. 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Various issues related to Maritime Security and Liability
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarach |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1113, Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Act
Potential FDA reform legislation (specific legislation not yet introduced)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Reed |
Rubinstein |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1322, Earned Retiree Healthcare Benefits Protection Act of 2011
S. 267, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (requiring plan sponsors to include the annuity equivalent of the participants 401(k) balance)
S. 1020, Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings (SEALS) Act of 2011 (restricts certain activities in retirement plans that encourage participants to use savings before retirement)
H.R. 567/S. 347, Public Employee Pension Transparency Act (requiring greater disclosure of the funding status of state and local government retirement plans)
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 --reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Work on regulatory activity relating to cash balance plans and notice requirements.
Regulatory activity relating to: cash balance plans; notice requirements; Multiemployer Plan Accounting - the Financial Accounting Standards Board proposes to require multiemployer plan sponsors to include additional disclosures on their financial statements; definition of a Fiduciary - the Department of Labor proposes amend the definition of a fiduciary under ERISA to more broadly define the circumstances under which a person or entity is considered to be a fiduciary when giving investment advice to an employee benefit plan or a plan's participants; electronic disclosure of benefit notices; stable value funds; issues relating to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; PBGC Premiums - the Administration and Congress are discussing changes to the structure and amount of premiums that defined benefit plan sponsors must pay to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; reform to tax incentives pertaining to private retirement plans
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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Aliya |
Wong |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1965, To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes
H.R. 2167, Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act
H.R. 2930, Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
H.R. 2940, Access to Capital for Job Creators Act
H.R. 2941, Startup Expansion and Investment Act
S. 1544, Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Adminstration (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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Jason |
Matthews |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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. 62, International Tax Competitiveness Act of 2011
H.R. 674, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities: Repeal of 3% Withholding Tax Mandate
H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
H.R. 1151 the Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Crisis Recoupment Act of 2011
H.R. 1860, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act
S. 89, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011: Repeal of 3% Withholding Tax Mandate
S. 164, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011: Repeal of 3% Withholding Tax Mandate
American Jobs Act of 2011: Title IV
S. 365, Budget Control Act of 2011: All
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, including Amendment 212, which would repeal the three percent withholding law, enacted in Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222)
S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011: Freedom to Invest Act
S. 971, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S. 1346, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act
S. 1373, International Tax Competitiveness Act of 2011
S. 1506/H.R. 2568, Prohibition on Treasury Regulations with respect to information reporting as certain interest paid to non resident aliens
Proposal to impose a Financial Transaction Tax (no specific legislation or regulation)
Various issues relating to R&D tax credit; 3 percent withholding; repatriation holiday; tax extenders; tax reform; S-Corp tax provisions; deferral tax provisions; estate tax reform; cap-gains and dividends taxation; debt ceiling; tax reform; Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee (proposal to impose a Bank Tax)
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Adminstration (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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Ashley |
Wilson |
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David |
Tully |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Thomas |
Quaadman |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Stephen |
Lutes |
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Anne |
Warhola |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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William |
Miller |
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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. 611, BEST PRACTICES Act
H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act
H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
H.R. 1860, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011
H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act
H.R. 3035, Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011
S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
S. 971, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011
S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011
S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011
S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011
FY 12 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding)
White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal (data breach provisions)
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Legislation (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Cloud Computing Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Potential Energy and Commerce Committee legislation on Privacy (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Potential Guidance or Rules Regarding Disclosure of Information Security Risk, Including Material Network Breaches
Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
Various issues relating to draft privacy legislation; Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; broadband, spectrum, privacy, and ICANNs gTLD Program
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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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See above |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Dick |
Castner |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3195, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
Potential legislation dealing with asbestos bankruptcy trust reform
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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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. 959, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
H.R. 2042, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011
H.R. 3039, Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011
S. 497, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
S. 1487, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, FY 2012, including provisions related to the issuance of B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas
President's budget FY 2012 (lifting of "international tax" exemption from Mexico, Canada, and certain Caribbean countries)
Various issues relating to the issuance of B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas for international travelers, including provisions relating to staffing at U.S. Consulates and a visa videoconferencing pilot program; expansion of the Visa Waiver Program; the implementation of WHTI on specific changes to the Final Rule and possible fixes moving forward with the full implementation; importance of travel and tourism (B-Visa Issues); US Travel Association establishing a new travel and tourism based coalition to advocate for expanding the Visa Waiver Program, Limiting Visa wait time in emerging market countries
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Amy |
Nice |
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Lisa |
Atkins |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Jeffrey |
Lungren |
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Adam |
Salerno |
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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. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011
H.R. 104, RAMP Act
H.R. 402, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service
H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
H.R. 747, Build America Bonds Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 1034, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011
H.R. 1079, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 1802, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011
H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2553, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV
H.R. 2644, Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011
H.R. 2887, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 2971, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act
S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
S. 340, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011
S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development
S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011
S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act
S. 1387, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV
S. 1525, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
S. 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011
S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011
FY12 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation
Various issues relating to highway and transit reauthorization and extension legislation; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization and extension legislation; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank and public/private partnerships; Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program; Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal 2012 and 2013; Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing
Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions:
Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline
Alex Herrgott - Covered Official Positions:
Professional Staff - Senate Comittee on Environment and Public Works
Research Assistant - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Staff Assistant - Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Intern - Office of Senator John McCain
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Janet |
Kavinoky (Friedl) |
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Alexander |
Herrgott |
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See above |
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Isaac |
Reyes |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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James |
Dechene |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Chris |
Strow |
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Dick |
Castner |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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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. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011
H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011
H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011
H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act
H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011
H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered
H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011
H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act
S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes
S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011
S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011
Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403)
The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft)
Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft)
The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009
Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011
The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011
DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011
Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement)
DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program
Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes
White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border
Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); 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); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
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), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Library of Congress (LOC)
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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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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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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Sean |
Heather |
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Jocelyn |
Chan |
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Esperanza |
Jelalian |
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Anna |
Tucker |
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Kathleen |
McInerney |
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Patrick |
Kilbride |
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Steven |
Bipes |
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Sean |
Connell |
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Jeremie |
Waterman |
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Ron |
Somers |
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Michael |
DiPaula-Coyle |
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Catherine |
Mellor |
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Lionel |
Johnson |
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Gary |
Litman |
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Rebecca |
Fraser |
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Natalie |
Obermann |
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Reuben |
Smith-Vaughan |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Scott |
Eckart |
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Paul |
Casasco |
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Sarah |
Suckow |
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Daniel |
Hillenbrand |
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See above |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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James |
DeChene |
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Dick |
Castner |
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Benjamin |
Taylor |
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Cholly |
Smith |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Robert |
Purser |
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Chris |
Strow |
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Monique |
Thierry |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Adam |
Salerno |
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Jennifer |
Osika |
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Robert |
Calia |
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Steven |
Tepp |
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David |
Hirschmann |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Stephen |
Lutes |
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William |
Miller |
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Diego |
Bonomo |
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Internet Address: www.uschamber.com/associations/; www.uskoreafta.org; www.thecacp.com
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