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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1250 Eye Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite #1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 79290-12
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6. House ID# 316100000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Chirag Shah |
Date | 4/20/2024 10:48:50 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45)
Concerns with DOLs overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39)
Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261)
Concerns with NLRBs Fair Choice - Employee Voice rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA22)
Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry
Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43)
Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws
Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery
Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle
Concerns with NLRBs joint employer rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA21)
Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201)
Opposition to the Healthy Families Act (S. 1664)
Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728)
Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488)
Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74)
Support for the joint resolution to nullify the Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rulemaking (H.J. Res. 98, S.J. Res. 49)
Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63)
Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 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 |
William |
Rogers |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Immigration reform proposals; support of Essential Workers for Economic Advancement (H.R.3734); support of Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 (H.R.1325/S.255); issues related to the H-2B Visa program including appropriations requests;H.R.4367/S.2625 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2024, Further Consolidated Appropriations, 2024 (PL 118-47)
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)
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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Chip |
Rogers |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to online travel services; issues related to online privacy and data security; issues related to the Data Privacy Act of 2023 (H.R.1165); issues related to short-term rentals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Related to online travel company taxation; issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet; issues related to online consumer deception; H.R.2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act; issues related to short-term rentals; issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry; issues related to market consolidation and competition; issues related to display of mandatory fees, issues related to hotel resort fees ; Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S.2498); and No Hidden FEEs Act of 2023 (H.R.6543).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to website accessibility and content.
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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to the prevention and eradication of human trafficking in lodging facilities.
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 |
Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code "Like-Kind Exchanges"; issues related to 1099k tax issues; supportive of H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
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 |
Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to National Park services proposed reservation plans' issues related to government travel; issues related to international and general travel; issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; S.2498 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023; H.R.6543 - No Hidden FEES Act of 2023.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to human trafficking; issues related to per diem rates; and issues related to the H-2B cap.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Ashley |
McNeil |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Brooke |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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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
Issues related to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Eligibility; issues related to small business loan programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA), 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 |
Matt |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Brooke |
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Kanal |
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Kathryn |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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