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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1200 17TH STREET, NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28457-12
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6. House ID# 310740000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Beth Johnson, EVP of Public Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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. 273, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation reduction.
S. 823, Net Operating Loss Carryback Act.
H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss Carryback Act.
H.R. 3333, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.
H.R. 3187, Affordable Food and Fuel for America Act.
S. Con. Res. 13, FY10 Budget Resolution.
- Monitored provisions related to the Estate Tax as part of the FY10 Budget, including S. Amdt. 873 and S. Amdt. 974.
S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009.
S. 1313, Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2009.
H.R. 3227, Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2009.
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5/H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Monitored the following provisions:
- Division A- Title VI-financial services and general government, small business administration provisions;
- Division B, Title I-tax, Title II-unemployment, Title III-health insurance assistance for unemployed.
Senate Draft Healthcare Legislation, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009.
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Monitored the following provisions:
- Tax and revenue provisions;
- Title III- Shared Responsibility, Title IV- Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
- Health Care Reform proposed offsets: alcohol and sugared beverage excise taxes.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to Tip Credit/Pooling.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 |
Michelle |
Reinke |
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Dave |
Koenig |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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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
S. 456, Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009.
H.R. 1378, Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009.
S. 558, LEAN Act of 2009.
H.R. 1398, LEAN Act of 2009.
S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
H.R. 875, Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009.
H.R. 1332, Safe FEAST Act of 2009.
H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to FDA Model Food Code, USDA & Listeria Risk Assessment, National Food Uniformity Act, Foodbourne Illness Outbreaks, Avian Influenza, and Trans Fatty acids.
H.R. 2426, Menu Education and Labeling Act of 2009
S. 1048, Menu Education and Labeling Act of 2009
H.R. 759, Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 |
Michelle |
Reinke |
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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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
S. Con. Res. 13, FY10 Budget Resolution.
H. Con. Res. 85, FY10 Budget Resolution.
Monitored estate tax provisions in the President's Budget: A New Era of Responsibility, Renewing America's Promise.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Michelle |
Reinke |
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Dave |
Koenig |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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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. 3187, Affordable Food and Fuel for America Act.
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy & Security Act.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to energy and a Renewable Fuel Standard.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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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. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009.
H.R. 1136, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to comprehensive immigration reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Labor - Dept of (DOL), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Tim |
Ehlert |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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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. 850, Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009.
H.R. 2360, SHOP Act.
Senate Draft Healthcare Legislation, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (including Finance Committee Chairman's Mark).
S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (including HELP Committee Chairman's Mark).
House Discussion Draft for Health Care Reform/"Tri-Committee" Legislation.
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.
- Monitored health care reform legislation and provisions related to Individual Mandates, Employer Mandates, "Free Rider" Penalties, Association Health Plans/Small Business Health Plans, Tax Credits, Health Savings Accounts, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to uniform application of ERISA mandates and workforce training.
HSA Improvement Expansion Act
National Health Information Incentive Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Tim |
Ehlert |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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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
S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009.
H.R. 1409, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009.
S. 181, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
H.R. 11, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act.
S. 1152, Healthy Families Act.
H.R. 2460, Healthy Families Act.
H.R. 2564, Paid Vacation Act of 2009.
H.R. 2570, Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to indoor air guidelines, FMLA, and sick leave reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Tim |
Ehlert |
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Chris |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to vocational education/mentoring and theWorkforce Reinvestment & Adult Education Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
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
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5/ H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Monitor the Obama Administration's Small Business Plan.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Michelle |
Reinke |
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Dave |
Koenig |
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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. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009.
S. 1212, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009.
H.R. 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009.
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 110-241, The Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act.
S. 235, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009.
H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009.
- Welch, Shuster, Dahlkemper Amendment (to H.R. 627);
- Dodd, Shelby Substitute Amendment (to S. 235);
- Durbin, Bond Consumers Discount Fee and Transparency Amendment (to S. 235).
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to PCI Compliance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Beth |
Johnson |
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Michelle |
Reinke |
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Dave |
Koenig |
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Tim |
Ehlert |
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Chris |
Raymond |
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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
S. 1023, Travel Promotion Act of 2009.
H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009.
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5/ H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinestment Act of 2009.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to the Visa Waiver Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Johnson |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.restaurant.org/aboutus/lda
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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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