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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400472332-12
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6. House ID# 409350000
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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: Daniel A. Turton |
Date | 10/20/2017 11:33:34 AM |
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Auto industry issues (including sharing information about GM facilities, products, community programs and progress on GM and responding to congressional inquiries concerning GM). Specific issues include vehicle fuel economy, vehicle safety, fuels issues, autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, connected vehicles and privacy. Black Box Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 736); SPY Car Act of 2017 (H.R. 701, S. 680). Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (H.R. 4011, S. 1273); BROWSER Act of 2017 (H.R. 2520); HOT CARS Act of 2017 (H.R. 2801, S.1666); AV START Act (S. 1885); SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 3388); Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 1691).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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Lightsey |
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York |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Richard |
Lopez |
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Daniel |
Turton |
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Brad |
Welling |
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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
General discussions of proposed budgets and possible impact of GM and Automotive industry; Transportation, Energy & Water. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 1301); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810, S. 1519).
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 |
Victoria |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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Andrew |
York |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Ongoing engagement regarding the fuel economy rule and the mid-term review. Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (S.1273)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Guzzo |
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Andrew |
York |
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Daniel |
Turton |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Privacy & Data Breach Legislation; Driver Distraction; Spectrum Allocation, (FCC DSRC Docket No. 13-49). Cybersecurity; Modernization of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA); Autonomous Vehicles; Artificial intelligence; AV START Act (S. 1885); SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 3388); Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 1691).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Harry |
Lightsey |
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Daniel |
Turton |
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York |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Richard |
Lopez |
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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
Distracted Driving; Department of Transportation Vehicle Safety Issues; Black Box Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 736); SPY Car Act of 2017 (H.R. 701, S. 680). HOT CARS Act of 2017 (H.R. 2801, S. 1666).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Lightsey |
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York |
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Lopez |
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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
General discussion of transportation and infrastructure funding, electric vehicles and impact of proposed fuel standards. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517); Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (H.R. 4011, S.1273).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Victoria |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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Daniel |
Turton |
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Andrew |
York |
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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
Ongoing engagement regarding the fuel economy rule and the mid-term review; tailpipe emissions proposed Tier 3 rule; Sustainability. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517); Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (H.R. 4011, S.1273).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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Daniel |
Turton |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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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
Non-Tariff Trade Barriers, APEC; Border Trade Issues; Global Market Access Issues; KORUS Implementation; NAFTA Reform; New energy vehicle issues in Peoples Republic of China; Awareness of seized assets in South America.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, Energy - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the Vice President of the United States
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Lee |
Godown |
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Guzzo |
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Brad |
Welling |
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York |
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Maria Eleanor |
Baccay Reece |
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Daniel |
Turton |
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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
Comprehensive Tax Reform; Consumer incentives for alternative technologies (30D), Foreign tax credits, R&D tax credits and issues related to corporate AMT.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Treasury - Dept of
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
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
Railroad Issues/Regulations; Infrastructure Proposals; Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (H.R. 2479).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Victoria |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Consumer Protection Act as it relates to auto financing and hedging activities of end-users [including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Commodities Future Trading Commission (CFTC)]; Modernization of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA); Streamlining annual privacy notification requirements (Privacy Notification Technical Clarification Act, H.R. 2396); Financial literacy; General issues affecting captive finance companies, including increasing brand awareness of GM's captive.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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
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
General issues regarding health care related to implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Excise tax on high-cost, employer sponsored health plans; American Health Care Act of 2017 (H.R. 1628). Cadillac tax.
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
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Increases to PBGC premiums and proposals regarding the treatment of ERISA plans under the swaps and derivatives provisions of P.L. 111-203, Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 (H.R. 761, S.270); Implementation of Pension funding related to Mortality tables.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of
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
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent Reform; PARTS Act (H.R. 1879, S.812); Defend Trade Secrets Act; STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 (S. 1390).
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
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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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