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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 | 702 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET |
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State | AR |
Zip Code | 72716 |
Country | USA |
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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: Raymond W. Bracy, Sr. VP U.S. Government Relations, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Date | 10/19/2009 |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009
China: Discussions related to Section 421 safeguard cases
Digital televsion: Discussion related to conversion
Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419)
H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones
Discussions related to the Panama and Columbia Free Trade Agreements
S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Customs modernization and Walmart's customs processes
Discussion of bilateral relations with Russia and international operations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Raymond |
Bracy |
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Thorn |
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James |
Bailey |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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
Food Safety - Education initiative regarding Walmart's food safety practices
H.R. 2749, FDA Globalization Act of 2009, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes
H.R. 1398 - the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009
S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program Reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill)- eWIC issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Raymond |
Bracy |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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James |
Bailey |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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
FY2010 Administration budget proposal - international tax, LIFO repeal provisions, and Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extend as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress)
Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)
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 |
Raymond |
Bracy |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Sheila |
Greenwood |
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SrLegOffcrDeptLabor03-05;AsstSecHUD08-09 |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes
Issues related to Company's financial service offerings
H.R. 3269, The Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 |
Raymond |
Bracy |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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
ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements
Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles
S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage
H.R. 2641 and other general Medicare secondary payer issues
Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse
S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families
H.R. 1427 & H.R. 1548, bills to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes.
General health care legislative reform: policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility; America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal), S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor committees
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), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), 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 |
Raymond |
Bracy |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Jason |
Hill |
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LA, SenLevin01-07 |
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Breana |
Teubner |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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Sheila |
Greenwood |
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SrLegOffcrDeptLabor03-05;AsstSecHUD08-09 |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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LegAdvsrDptCmmrce05-06;AdvsrRepubConf06-09 |
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
H.R. 1173 - Organized Retail Crime Act - to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise
S. 470 - to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise
H.R. 1166 - The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - corporate governance issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Raymond |
Bracy |
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James |
Bailey |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act
H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide sick leave
H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
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 |
Raymond |
Bracy |
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Breana |
Teubner |
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James |
Bailey |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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LegAdvsrDptCmmrce05-06;AdvsrRepubConf06-09 |
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. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act - issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects
Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects
National Action Plan on Demand Response
S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) - amendments to the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distributed Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Angie |
Beehler |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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LALncln9396;COSBerry9699;staffEn&Com03-09 |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427 - to amend title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes - Average Manufacturer's Price
H.R. 616 & S. 511 - to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals
H.R. 1970 & S. 956 - to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacists from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
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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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Hill |
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LA, SenLevin01-07 |
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
Issues Relating to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative
Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act - issues related to cap & trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceeedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Angie |
Beehler |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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LALncln9396;COSBerry9699;staffEn&Com03-09 |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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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
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes
Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation
Discussions on Company's experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
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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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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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
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes, VMT fees; container fees; Company's trucking fleet and logistics operations
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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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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LALncln9396;COSBerry9699;staffEn&Com03-09 |
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
Cargo security, C-PAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization
General education on Company's global supply chain security program
H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act
General education on Company's emergency preparedness and response
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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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Breana |
Teubner |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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LegAdvsrDptCmmrce05-06;AdvsrRepubConf06-09 |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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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
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Raymond |
Bracy |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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DirDemCauc02-04;COSSenMenendez05-08 |
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Breana |
Teubner |
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Replogle |
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LegAdvsrDptCmmrce05-06;AdvsrRepubConf06-09 |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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