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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 | 3222 N Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 340 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400665998-24
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6. House ID# 414510001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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: Andrew M. Siff |
Date | 1/7/2019 2:25:52 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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5698, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 6105, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. S. 2774, the "COPS Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program through Fiscal Year 2023; entire bill. S. 2794, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2961, the "Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 ("Improving Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases"); entire bill. Proposed legislative vehicle to provide omnibus appropriations for FY 2019; proposed amendment to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers (no bill or amendment introduced). Legislative proposal to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States (no bill introduced).
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 |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3834, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017," legislation to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; entire bill. H.R. 4227, the "Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018," legislation to require the Department of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent vehicular terrorism; entire bill. H.R. 7062, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 3591, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. Implementation of Pub. Law 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act." Legislative proposal seeking introduction of a revised version of the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled from 9/11-related health conditions (no bill introduced).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Justice Assistance
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
Implementation of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-113).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
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Siff |
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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
H.R. 387, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs; entire bill. H.R. 6147, the "Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019," legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for fiscal year 2019; Title X, to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes. Proposed legislative vehicle to provide omnibus appropriations for FY 2019; inclusion of Title X of H.R. 6147, to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes (no bill or amendment introduced). Legislative proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (no bill introduced). General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on iPhones and other telecommunication devices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
The need to ensure any revisions to the regulations governing exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act under Part 541 preserve protections for the pay of law enforcement officers. Application of the "regular rate" provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act to police officers. Enforcement of Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act to law enforcement officers and the need to educate police labor organizations and public agencies employing police. General education concerning the need for programs to facilitate the re-entry of former offenders into society and the workforce.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
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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
General education concerning impaired driving from substances other than alcohol and the need for enhanced cooperation and education between the federal government and state and local law enforcement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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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LOBBYIST 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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