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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 300 New Jersey Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 35263-12
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6. House ID# 316920000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Ann Fairchild |
Date | 1/21/2021 3:23:32 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3422 and H.R.1957, Great American Outdoors Act; S.4060 and H.R.7303, Open Back Better Act of 2020; H.R.2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act - energy efficiency, grid modernization, distribution energy; S.2657, American Energy Innovation Act - issues related to R&D programs, energy efficiency, grid modernization, workforce development; S.2137 & H.R.3962, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 - issues relating to energy efficiency; Public Law 114-94, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act - energy infrastructure permitting; S.1706 & H.R.3079, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 - hydropower modernization; H.R.2659, to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems; S.2425 CHP Support Act of 2019 - technical assistance; H.R. 1480 CHP Support Act - technical assistance ; H.R.1315, Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019 - workforce development; Draft legislation issues related to grid modernization, energy infrastructure regulations, vessel modernization, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, and on and offshore wind development; H.R.762, Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act - energy retrofitting; S.253, Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act - energy retrofitting; S.1245, All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2019 - energy saving performance contracts; S.1857, Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2019 - energy savings performance contracts; S.1602 & H.R.2986, Better Energy Storage Technology Act - energy storage technologies and S.1593, Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 - energy storage technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Abigail |
Singer |
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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
Power generation, market regulations and permitting.
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 |
Abigail |
Singer |
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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
S.734, Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, creates national standards for cybersecurity for products purchased by the federal government; S.142, American Data Dissemination Act of 2019 - creates data privacy rules; S.189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019; draft legislation and HHS proposed rules to create new value base care arrangement safe harbors under Stark and Anti-Kickback Statutes and educate key staff on FDA regulation of device service; S.3404, H.R.6102, the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act 2020 - legislation to modernize regulation of lab tests; S. 3548 CARES Act regarding enhanced provider funding and medical device shortage provisions. COVID-19 Testing - PCR molecular, serology testing coverage, payment, and funding; S.4473 and H.R.7956, Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020.
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 |
Mark |
Esherick |
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Eleanor |
Kerr |
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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
Issues related to Buy America requirements for manufactured products.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3772, Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019; COVID-4 omnibus package; H.R.2009, Removing Barriers to Allergy Diagnostic Testing Act of 2019; S.2246, Allergy Testing Access Act of 2019 - equal coverage of initiative-specific Immunoglobulin (IgE) tests and percutaneous test for allergies under Medicaid and Medicare Programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Mark |
Esherick |
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Eleanor |
Kerr |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1094 and H.R.2256, Driving America Forward Act; S.1142 and H.R.2096, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019; Section 48 - issues related to energy; Section 45 - issues related to energy; S.1988 and H.R.4887, Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act; S.1957, Offshore WIND Act S.3548, CARES Act provisions related to corporate tax; S. 3933 CHIPS for America Act; PL 115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; global digital tax proposals; S.4214 a bill to provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19.
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
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Abigail |
Singer |
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Andrew |
Wayne |
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Chief of Staff, Congressman Tom Reed |
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
Implementation of U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for foundational technologies and impacts to export controls; export controls and Buy American Act provisions for medical equipment; issues related to proposed Executive Order on export controls and Buy American and provisions for medical equipment; issues related to Government Procurement Agreement, Generalized System of Preferences expiration, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and World Trade Organization (WTO) reform; House GOP China Task Force report.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Mark |
Esherick |
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Andrew |
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Chief of Staff, Congressman Tom Reed |
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
Issues related to the implementation of Positive Train Control railway technology; H.R.2, the INVEST in America Act - Titles I and II; issues related to the administration highway/rail crossing safety grant programs and issues related to the development of a national high speed rail system, EV charging infrastructure, and port modernization and H.R.3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 issues related to offshore wind.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Abigail |
Singer |
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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
Issues related to cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure and internet-connected devices and National Interest Visa Waivers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Mark |
Esherick |
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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.7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 - siting, permitting, program funding, and Department of Energy programs. H.R.7612, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2021 - siting and permitting; H.R.7616, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 and S. ___, Draft Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R. 748 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act - providing support to hospitals, labs, imaging center who are treating COVID-19 patients; H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, increasing support for hospitals, and medical device surge support; H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. - emergency funding to provide medical supply surge capacity and COVID-19 and testing federal funding and Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2021 - energy siting and permitting.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Abigail |
Singer |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Eleanor |
Kerr |
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Mark |
Esherick |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Exclusion process for 301 tariffs; Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Abigail |
Singer |
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Andrew |
Wayne |
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Chief of Staff, Congressman Tom Reed |
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
S.4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 - issues related to advanced manufacturing, siting, permitting, energy savings performance contracts, and power generation; H.R.6395, William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 - issues related to advanced manufacturing; Issues related to FY2019 NDAA implementation and H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 - issues related to advanced manufacturing, siting, permitting, energy savings performance contracts and issues related to FY2019 NDAA implementation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Abigail |
Singer |
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Andrew |
Wayne |
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Chief of Staff, Congressman Tom Reed |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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