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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1250 Eye Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite #1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 79290-12
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6. House ID# 316100000
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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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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: Mike Williams |
Date | 10/20/2017 1:22:59 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H-2B Regulation, Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program, Part 2; Labor Rulings and Appointments; OFCCP Section 503 Regulations, provisions related to hiring of person with disabilities; S.792, The Save our Small & Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017; Support quick appointments to fill the vacancies at the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; S. 1350, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; H.R. 2776, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; H.R. 2775, Employee Privacy Protection Act; H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act; Issues related to apprenticeship and continuing education; H.R. 1627, Small Business Assistance Act of 2017; Issues related to the Overtime regulation; Issues related to apprenticeships; H.R. 3441, Save Local Business Act; H. Res.529, J-1 visa programs; H.R. 2004, SEASON Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
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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Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Federal per diem rates and government travel;S.901 and H.R. 2036, A bill to prohibit any reduction in the amount of the per diem allowance to which members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense are entitled based on the duration of..; Issues related to general travel; Issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; Issues related to Brand USA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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
H-2B Visa Rules, Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program, Temporary Non-agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens in the United States; J-1 Program: all provisions involving the J-1 cultural exchange program; Immigration reform proposals; Issues related to EB-5 program; S.792, Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017; H.R. 2004,
SEASON Act; H. Res.529, J-1 visa programs; S. 1852, SUCCEED Act; H.R. 1468, Recognizing America's Children Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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
PL III-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act, regulations regarding employer reporting and implementation of Act; H.R. 1101,Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017; H.R.246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017; S. 1818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2017.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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
Issues related to short-term rentals; Issues related to online travel services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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
Online Travel Company taxation, taxation of hotel room reservations made over the Internet; Emergency Services Dialing procedures; Issues related to online consumer deception; Issues related to data breach; Issues related to cyber security; Issues related to data privacy; Issues related to online copyright; Issues related to short-term rentals; S. 123 and H.R. 582, Kari's Law Act of 2017; Issues related to telecommunications and broadband; Issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry; S. 1164 and H.R. 2495, Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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
Tax reform proposals; Form 1099 reform; Issues related to the Border Adjustment Tax; 1031 Like-Kind Exchange.
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Title III of the ADA; H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Human Trafficking; H.R. 2664, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act; H.R. 2200, Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017; S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017; S. 1693, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017.
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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Brian |
Crawford |
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Maryam |
Cope |
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Craig |
Kalkut |
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Vanessa |
Sinders |
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Chris |
Burgoyne |
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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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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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