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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 200 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11982-12
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6. House ID# 318670000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Heather Wingate |
Date | 4/20/2021 12:00:54 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan
S. 537 - Healthy Workplaces Act
H.R. 2387/S. 316 - Fly Safe and Healthy Act of2021
S.___ /H.R.___: Transportation-HUD FY2022 Appropriations
S.___ /H.R.___: Homeland Security FY2022 Appropriations
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Issues
Airport Revenue Diversion
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Tax
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Pilot In-Processing
Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues
Airline Service Quality Issues (Domestic and International)
Aviation Industry Financial Issues
Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues
Alternative Aviation Fuels
Department of Transportation (DOT) Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III
Department of Transportation (DOT) Full Fare Advertising Rule
Department of Transportation (DOT) Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule
International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NextGen Initiative
Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and Online Travel Sites
International Fair Competition Issues
Airline Alliance Competition Issues
General Airline Employment Issues
Issues related to Human Trafficking
Tariffs
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Contact Tracing
Liability Limitations
Issues relating to the Payroll Support Program (PSP)
Airline Disinfectant Issues
Face Mask Policy Enforcement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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. 1319 - American Rescue Plan
S.___ /H.R.___: Homeland Security FY2022Appropriations
S. 537 - Healthy Workplaces Act
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security, Taxes & Fees
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Immigration and Customs Fees
Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters
Various Pension and Retirement Matters
Issues Related to Aviation Fuel Taxes
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Corporate Tax Reform
Issues relating to the Payroll Support Program (PSP)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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.___ /H.R.___: State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Passenger Security Fees and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs, Immigration Fees, and Taxes/Fees
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan
H.R. 2387/S. 316 - Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Customs and Immigration Fees
Airport Security Issues
Air Cargo Security Issues
Civil Aviation Security Issues: Expansion or Trusted Traveler/Risk-Based Screening Programs, Airport Checkpoint Lane Staffing, Secondary Cockpit Barriers, Canines and Lobby Security
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Staffing
Department of Transportation (DOT)/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Passenger Security, Customs and Immigration Fees
Levels at Airports, Preclearance Issues, Biometric Exit
Contact Tracing Proposals
Touchless Airport Screening Tech
TSA Temperature Check Pilot Program Announcement
Issues related to use of health screening data in CBP passenger targeting activities
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), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations)
Foreign Investment
Trade
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Aviation Industry Financial Issues
Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Markets
Tariffs
Issues relating to the Payroll Support Program (PSP)
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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. 1319 - American Rescue Plan
S.___ /H.R. ___: Homeland Security FY2022Appropriations
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems
Immigration Line Waits
Immigration Fees
Visa Filing Requirements
Issues related to implementation of 212f restrictions for COVID-19
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.___ /H.R.___: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
S.___ /H.R.___: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)/Renewable Identification Number (RINs)
Energy Tax Issues
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Sustainability
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - 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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Airline Jurisdictional Issues In Any Consumer Data Privacy Bill
Contact Tracing Proposals
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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Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
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
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Anti-Human Trafficking Measures
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 |
Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Heather |
Wingate |
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Eric |
Burgeson |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Legislative Fellow, Senate Commerce on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
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Melissa |
Alvarado |
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Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator, Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Intern, Office of Senator Bill Nelson |
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Cherie |
Wilson |
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Senior Policy Advisor, Sen. Herb Kohl
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Al Wynn
Intern, Rep. Al Wynn |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following 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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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