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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 525 SOUTH VIRGIL AVENUE |
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City | LOS ANGELES |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 90020 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7691-12
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6. House ID# 332870000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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: Matthew Roberts |
Date | 7/22/2019 5:24:52 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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 299; Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019; Would remove the loan limit on V.A. home loans and increase the fee on the loans.
H.R. 2162; Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2019; Would reduce the FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium for first-time homebuyers who completed a housing counseling course.
H.R. 3141; FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019; Would eliminate the FHA mortgage insurance premium once the LTV has reached 78 percent.
C.A.R. spoke with the National Economic Council about mortgage finance reform, conforming loan limits, FHA home loan premiums, and California's housing supply.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about the need for the Federal government to look for ways to stimulate the housing supply in California.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about the risk HECM loans pose to the safety and soundness of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund and the cost to home owners.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about the need to support affordable housing for home ownership.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about mortgage finance Reform proposals. This includes the government guarantee, conforming loan limits and due on sale clauses.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about flood insurance proposals.
C.A.R. Spoke to HUD about finalizing the FHA condo rule.
C.A.R. spoke to HUD about adjusting the FHA mortgage insurance premium.
C.A.R. spoke to HUD about needing to look at the Service Animals Guidelines for more clarification.
C.A.R. spoke to the FHFA regarding the Conforming Loan Limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
C.A.R. spoke to the FHFA regarding the guarantee fee charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
C.A.R. spoke to the FHFA regarding the Duty to Serve for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
C.A.R. spoke to the FHFA regarding the conservatorship and capital retention of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
C.A.R. spoke to the FHFA regarding the Due on Sale clauses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
C.A.R. spoke to the FHFA regarding affordable housing programs by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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Roberts |
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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
C.A.R. commented on CFPB-2019-0011 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Property Assessed Clean Energy financing.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about the impact PACE loans are having in various communities.
C.A.R. spoke to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about property assessed clean energy loans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), 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 |
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Roberts |
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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
H.R. 188; SALT Deductibility Act; would remove the cap on state and local tax deductions.
H.R. 257; SALT Fairness Act of 2019; would remove the cap on state and local tax deductions.
H.R. 515; State and Local Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2019; would remove the cap on state and local tax deductions.
H.R. 1142; Stop the Attack on Local Taxpayers Act of 2019; would repeal the cap on state and local tax deductions.
H.R. 2624; SALT Relief and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2019; would raise the cap on state and local tax deduction to the level of the standard deduction.
S. 437; Stop the Attack on Local Taxpayers Act; would repeal the cap on state and local tax deductions.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about the need to eliminate the cap on state and local tax deductions and/or take necessary action to change the current law to mitigate its impact.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about needing a home buyer tax incentive for home buyers who do not benefit from the mortgage interest deduction.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about indexing for inflation the mortgage interest deduction.
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about changes to the capital gains exclusion for primary residences to make it easier to use in high-cost areas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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Roberts |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2157; Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act; extends the national flood insurance program's re-authorization.
H.R. 3167; National Flood Insurance Program Re-authorization Act; would reform the national flood insurance program and extend the re-authorization.
C.A.R. spoke with Congress regarding proposals to reform the mortgage flood insurance program.
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 |
Matthew |
Roberts |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
C.A.R. spoke to Congress about Data Privacy and the impact new laws and regulations may have on small businesses.
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 |
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Roberts |
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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
H.R. 5; Equality Act; Would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
H.R. 2402; Fair and Equal Housing Act; Would amend the Fair Housing Act (FHA) under the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to add sexual orientation and gender identity as classes protected against discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing.
S. 788; Equality Act; Would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
S. 1246; Fair and Equal Housing Act; Would amend the Fair Housing Act (FHA) under the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to add sexual orientation and gender identity as classes protected against discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing.
C.A.R. spoke with Congress regarding landlord improvements to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
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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Roberts |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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