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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1255 23rd St, NW |
Address2 | Suite 455 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400873559-12
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6. House ID# 419410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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: Susannah May |
Date | 1/31/2024 4:46:28 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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Authorizing legislation
oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624)
oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399)
oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555)
o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037)
oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090)
oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734)
oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314 ))
oStrengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act
oWorking Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414)
oResolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (H.Res. 881)
oEjiao Act (H.R. 6021 )
oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization
oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)
oOppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R. 5693)
oOppose Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act (S. 3382)
oSupporting Our Shelters Act (H.R.5897)
2023 Farm Bill
oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624)
oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555)
oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734)
oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037)
oPAST Act (H.R. 3090 ) and oppose alternative proposals that would enable continued horse soring
oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws
oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502)
Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies
oGray wolves
oHorse Protection Act enforcement
oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement
oEndangered Species Act enforcement
oNew Approach Methods to animal testing
oWild Horses and Burros
oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation
oDog importation
oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation
oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Standards
oFarm animal confinement
oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act implementation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Sara |
Amundson |
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Miriam |
Brody |
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Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy |
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Tracie |
Letterman |
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Gillian |
Lyons |
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Elizabeth D. |
Smith |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Congressman Matt Cartwright |
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Anna Marie |
Malloy |
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Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
Legislative Assistant Office, of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
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Jennifer |
Eskra |
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Professional Staff Member, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate |
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Tiffany |
Mendoza-Farfan |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations
Horse Protection Act enforcement
Wild horses and burros
Horse slaughter defund
Animal testing alternatives
Animal Welfare Act enforcement
Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act implementation
PAWS grants
Horseracing Integrity Safety Act implementation and opposition
Humane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
Emergency preparedness and response/USDA Animal Care
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule
Endangered Species Act implementation; oppose attacks
Primate infrastructure
Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation grants
Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act
Prohibit Wildlife killing contests on public lands
Protecting Federal Pollution Control Act enforcement against the discharges of pollutants from meat processing plants.
Prohibiting lead ammunition and M-44 devices on public lands
Prohibiting the importation of sport-hunted trophies of African elephants and lions
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 |
Sara |
Amundson |
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Miriam |
Brody |
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Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy |
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Tracie |
Letterman |
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Gillian |
Lyons |
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Elizabeth D |
Smith |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Congressman Matt Cartwright |
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Anna Marie |
Malloy |
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Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Legislative Assistant Office, of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick |
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Jennifer |
Eskra |
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Professional Staff Member, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate |
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Tiffany |
Mendoza-Farfan |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
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
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?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |