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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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Address1 | 815 16TH STREET, NW, 4TH FLOOR |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38392-12
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6. House ID# 305640000
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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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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: LARRY WILLIS |
Date | 10/21/2017 1:31:32 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2018 THUD Appropriations
-Amtrak Funding
-Capital Investment Grants
-TIGER Grants
-Maritime Security Program
Recourse for non-US seamen
HR 2260, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (Jones Act)
FAA RED, F&E and AIP Programs
FY 2018 LHHS Appropriations
-NMB Funding
-RRB
FY2017 Continuing Resolution
THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations
DHS Authorization
FY 2018 Interior Appropriations
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Transportation programs
Amtrak food and beverage provision
Anti-labor riders
National Mediation Board funding levels
Railroad Retirement Board funding levels
Maritime Security Program
Worker Protections
Buy America
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 |
Larry |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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
H.R.1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017
HR 1240 Energizing American Maritime Act
HR 1908 Investing In America: Unlocking the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act
HR 2354, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act of 2017
Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act
Port Performance Data
Jones Act
Harbor Maintenance Tax
Cargo Preference
Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices
Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Food for Peace Program
Maritime Security Program
Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments
Port Security
Longshore Collective Bargaining
Pit-to-pier issues
Port Automation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), White House Office, 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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
RAILS Act
Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882
Assault Mitigation
Hazmat - appropriate placarding
Rail worker training requirements
Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts
Background checks/threat assessments, legislation and amendment
Security training for frontline workers
Rail Safety Enforcement Act
High-Speed Rail
Amtrak Funding
Fatigue Management
Operating Crew Size
Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials
Rail Labor Protections
Amtrak Food and Beverage Service
Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability
Amtrak Board Nominations
Positive Train Control
Hours of Service
Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Railroad Retirement Board, White House Office, 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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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
S. 1229 Move America Act of 2017
HR3388 - SELF DRIVE Act
S1885 - AV Start Act
TSA Authorization
H.R.1664 - Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act
S.763 Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act
HR 1669 Partnership to Build America Act of 2017
H.J. Res 82 Amendments to the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact
H.R. 1440 WMATA Improvement Act of 2017
H.R. 891 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2017
S. 271 Build USA Infrastructure Act
Bus Driver Health and Safety
Bus Driver Assault
Paratransit
Emergency Vehicle Weight
New Starts/Small Starts
Workforce Development
Surveying and Mapping Services
Transit Privatization
Public Private Partnerships
Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies
OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers
Transit Safety and Security Issues
Safety Management Plans
Background and Security Clearances for Transportation Workers
Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues
Highway Trust Fund Funding
Engineering Services and Design
Human Trafficking
TSA Administrator Nomination
School Bus Transportation Issues
Security Training for Transportation Workers
Transit Security Grant Program
Autonomous Vehicles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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.986Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act
H.R. 785 National Right to Work Act
H.R. 1576 Innovation Corps Act of 2017
S. 702 PLUS At
Worker Displacement
Job Training
13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
Public Employee Protections
Department of Labor Nominations
National Mediation Board Funding
Davis-Bacon
FAA Official Time
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Natl Mediation Board, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Larry |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Andrea |
Wohleber |
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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
HR 904 Buy American Improvement Act of 2017
HR 939 Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2017
S.880 - Made in America Water Infrastructure Act
Cross Border Bus Safety
Buy America/Buy American Requirements
International Services Agreement
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Air Transport Issues
Maritime Transportation Services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
Pavlak |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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
Employment Background Checks
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, 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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Six-Day Delivery
Direct Door Delivery
Delivery Service Standards
Retiree Pre-Funding Health Requirements
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 |
Larry |
Willis |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Jeffrey |
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Barbara |
Ehimika |
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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.2997 - 21st Century AIRR Act
H.R.2602 - Secure our Skies Act of 2017
S.1410 - Safe DRONE Act of 2017
H.R.2309 - Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2017
H.R.2150 - Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act
H.R.3735 - No Knives on Planes Act of 2017
S.1785 - A bill to prohibit the implementation of a policy change to permit small, non-locking knives on
passenger aircraft.
H.R.3472 - Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act
H.R.3260 - Airline Passenger Protection Act of 2017
H.R.2800 - Aviation Funding Stability Act
H.R.1351 - Strengthening Oversight of TSA Employee Misconduct Act
S.1626 - Cabin Air Safety Act of 2017
S.1605 - Stopping Assault while Flying Enforcement Act of 2017
FAA Reauthorization
Airline Worker Assault
Pilot and Flight Crew Fatigue
Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues
Foreign Pre-Clearance Facilities
Commercial Flight Wireless Communication Services
NextGen Implementation
Air Cargo Liberalization
Foreign Ownership, Control and Carbotage Issues
Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Health Issues
Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
Helicopter Safety
Open Skies China
Repair Station Safety, Security, Oversight
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Repair Station Employees
Lithium Battery Transportation
Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements
Aviation Taxes and Fees
Airline Bankruptcy
Family and Medical Leave Act Coverage
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Gregory |
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Barbara |
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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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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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