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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1750 K Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Kennesaw |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30144 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400334560-12
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6. House ID# 403160000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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Method A.
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: Misty Chally |
Date | 8/12/2022 11:16:07 AM |
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
(1) Opposed to the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act" ((=S. 420, H.R. 842) which would eliminate an employee's privacy rights, expand the joint-employer definition; eliminate state right-to-work as well as the due process rights of employers in union matters, among other provisions.
(2) Support the Employee Rights Act (S.3889) which protects private elections, promotes a defined joint employer standard and criminalizes threats to unionize.
(3) Support the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Replenishment Act (S. 2091, H.R. 3807) and the Continuing Emergency Support for Restaurants Act (S. 2675) which provide sorely needed recovery dollars for the restaurant industry.
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 |
Misty |
Chally |
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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
Opposed to the proposals in the Build Back Better bill which include a new surtax for pass-through entities and increased fines for labor violations.
In support of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 480, H.R. 1381), which makes permanent the Section 199A 20% deduction for qualified business income (QBI). Opposed to the Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387) which significantly reduces QBI business deductions for targeted businesses.
In support of the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 617, H.R. 1712), as it eliminates the burdensome compliance and monetary costs on family-run businesses. NFA also opposes any proposals that would end stepping up the basis for capital gains taxes when property is inherited.
In support of legislation expanding the top and lower age brackets for those without children to be eligible for the earned income tax credit.
In support of eliminating the retirement earnings test to encourage retirees to return to work.
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 |
Misty |
Chally |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
In support of the SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act (S. 1120) and the SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act (S. 2383) which require increased transparency and financial disclosures by franchisors in regard to prospective franchisees.
In support of the Franchisee Freedom Act (H.R. 6551) which gives franchisees a private right of action in state or federal court for violations of the Franchise Rule.
In support of increased disclosures and oversight of the Franchise Rule by the Federal Trade Commission.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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 |
Misty |
Chally |
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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
In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 7239) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand/short supply industries
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 |
Misty |
Chally |
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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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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) |