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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 702 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET |
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City | BENTONVILLE |
State | AR |
Zip Code | 72716-8071 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40305-12
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6. House ID# 338300000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Bruce Harris |
Date | 4/20/2020 9:50:32 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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding trade enforcement actions and tariff proposals by the Administration
Discussions regarding implementation and entry into force of the USMCA (P.L.116-113)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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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Thorn |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Laura |
Siegrist |
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Jessica |
Lemos |
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James |
Bailey |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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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
Discussions regarding SNAP and WIC retail vendor issues
Discussions regarding constraints in the egg supply chain and regulatory options to increase supply
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
James |
Bailey |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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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
Discussions regarding Walmart's opioid stewardship initiatives, including federal agency guidance
Discussions regarding drug pricing legislation including the H.R.965, the CREATES Act, and H.R.1499, Protecting Consumers' Access to Generic Drugs Act
S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019
H.R. 5800, the Ban Surprise Billing Act
H.R. 5826, the Consumer Protection Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Bruce |
Harris |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Colin |
Brainard |
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U.S. House, Rep. Steve Watkins 1/19-9/19; Joint Economic Committee 1/18-1/19; U.S. House, Rep. Lynn Jenkins 11/16-1/18 and 4/10-9/15; U.S.Senate, Office of Richard Burr 9/07-3/10 |
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Laura |
Siegrist |
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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
Discussions regarding support for legislative solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Bruce |
Harris |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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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
Discussions related to federal privacy legislation
Discussions regarding online marketplace compliance 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruce |
Harris |
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Sara |
Decker |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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James |
Bailey |
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Laura |
Siegrist |
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Colin |
Brainard |
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U.S. House, Rep. Steve Watkins 1/19-9/19; Joint Economic Committee 1/18-1/19; U.S. House, Rep. Lynn Jenkins 11/16-1/18 and 4/10-9/15; U.S.Senate, Office of Richard Burr 9/07-3/10 |
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Phillip |
Thomas-Wallace |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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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
Discussions regarding company investment in associates including workforce training initiatives, wages, benefits and future of work
Discussions regarding Fair Chance Hiring
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 |
Bruce |
Harris |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Laura |
Siegrist |
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Jessica |
Lemos |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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James |
Bailey |
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Phillip |
Thomas-Wallace |
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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
Discussions regarding corporate sustainability initiatives
HFC legislation, H.R.5544 - American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020
Discussions regarding renewable energy
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 |
Jessica |
Lemos |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Sara |
Decker |
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Laura |
Siegrist |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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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
Discussions related to H.R.4849, Upward Mobility Enhancement Act regarding the individual tax treatment of employer-provided education benefits
Discussions regarding tax proposals to fund improvements to the nation's infrastructure
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 |
Jana |
Barresi |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Phillip |
Thomas-Wallace |
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Colin |
Brainard |
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U.S. House, Rep. Steve Watkins 1/19-9/19; Joint Economic Committee 1/18-1/19; U.S. House, Rep. Lynn Jenkins 11/16-1/18 and 4/10-9/15; U.S.Senate, Office of Richard Burr 9/07-3/10 |
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding veteran and military spouse programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Sean |
Bresett |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Colin |
Brainard |
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U.S. House, Rep. Steve Watkins 1/19-9/19; Joint Economic Committee 1/18-1/19; U.S. House, Rep. Lynn Jenkins 11/16-1/18 and 4/10-9/15; U.S.Senate, Office of Richard Burr 9/07-3/10 |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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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
Trademark Modernization Act of 2020, H.R.6196/S.3449
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 |
Ryan |
Burns |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Phillip |
Thomas-Wallace |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding responsible sourcing initiatives in Asia
Discussions related to Walmart operations in Chile
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Sarah |
Thorn |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Jessica |
Lemos |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to the company's response to the Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Discussions include policy guidance related to essential business operations, critical infrastructure, implementation and administration of economic stimulus, transportation, supply chain, immigration processing, investments in associates and commitment to hiring, and trade.
H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act related to SNAP/WIC programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Maritime Commission, 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 |
Bruce |
Harris |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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James |
Bailey |
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Ryan |
Burns |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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Sara |
Decker |
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Jessica |
Lemos |
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Laura |
Siegrist |
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Colin |
Brainard |
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U.S. House, Rep. Steve Watkins 1/19-9/19; Joint Economic Committee 1/18-1/19; U.S. House, Rep. Lynn Jenkins 11/16-1/18 and 4/10-9/15; U.S.Senate, Office of Richard Burr 9/07-3/10 |
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Phillip |
Thomas-Wallace |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
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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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