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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2406 Dominion Drive |
Address2 | #3B |
City | Frederick |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 21702 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400624898-12
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6. House ID# 413720000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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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: James Backlin |
Date | 1/16/2018 2:16:03 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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson)
H.R.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation
H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"
H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018"
S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act"
H.R.1628, American Health Care Act
H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood)
S.301. Conscience Protection Act
H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act
Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools.
H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established.
S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation
H.R.1628, American Health Care Act
H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood)
H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
H.R.1599. No Bonuses for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2017
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson)
H.R.1628, American Health Care Act
H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood)
S.301. Conscience Protection Act
H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act
Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools.
H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established.
S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018"
Support any legislation to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplains own conscience
Support for missile defense funding
Opposition to gender-integrated basic training in the military
Opposition to women in combat infringements.
Opposition to all social experiments imposed upon Americas military.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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
Support any legislation which opposes Internet gambling
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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
Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson)
H.R.36, "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"
H.R.1628, American Health Care Act
H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.)
S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood)
S.301. Conscience Protection Act
H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act
S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established.
S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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
S. 678. English Language Unity Act
Increasing abstinence education funding
Support any legislation protecting home-schooled children
Support Education Savings Accounts.
Support legislation to restore state and local control over education.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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
S. 678. English Language Unity Act
H.R.826 - Drain the Swamp Act of 2017
S. 317 To Provide Taxpayers With Annual Report (Disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them.)
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose any funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards.
Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.
Stop Foreign Control of the Internet
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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.193. American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017 (This bill repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other specified related laws. The bill requires: (1) the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.), including any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other formally affiliated body; and (2) closure of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.)
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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.391. Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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
S.264 Free Speech Fairness Act
H.R.172. To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.
H.R.2098. Second Amendment Defense Act of 2017.
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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.1042. Responsibility in Federal Contracting Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support all legislation which leads to energy independence for America
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 |
James |
Backlin |
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Family Issues Consultant |
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
Support for elimination of the Export-Import Bank
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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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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