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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 | 1100 G St., NW |
Address2 | Suite 500 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400954756-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Scott H. Amey |
Date | 01/23/2014 |
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
URGED AIR FORCE TO DELAY F-35 BASING DECISION THAT WOULD PUT THE F-35 BASE IN BURLINGTON, VERMONT, A RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
H.R. 3304/H.R. 1960/S. 1197, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY 2014; H.J.RES.59, BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013: URGED CONGRESS TO REDUCE WASTEFUL AND INEFFECTIVE MILITARY SPENDING AND MAINTAIN CAPS ON FUNDING FOR THE PENTAGON; SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO HOLD CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE, PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS IN THE MILITARY, AND REDUCE WASTE AND INEFFECTIVE PROGRAMS IN PENTAGON AND NUCLEAR BUDGETS [H.R. 3304 BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-66 AND H.J.RES.59 BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-67 ON DECEMBER 26, 2013].
OPPOSED PENDING RETIREMENT OF THE A-10 WARTHOG CLOSE AIR SUPPORT PLANE DUE TO CONCERNS WITH ITS REPLACEMENT, THE OVER-BUDGET, UNDER-PERFORMING F-35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER.
URGED CONGRESS TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF NNSA PROGRAMS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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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Canterbury |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.J.RES.59 BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO HALT CONSTRUCTION ON THE OVER-BUDGET AND UNNECESSARY MIXED OXIDE FUEL FABRICATION FACILITY AND CHEMISTRY AND METALLURGY RESEARCH REPLACEMENT-NUCLEAR FACILITY [H.J.RES.59 WHICH BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-67 ON DECEMBER 26, 2013].
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of
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 |
Angela |
Canterbury |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1081, MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2013 AND H.R. 3304 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY14: SUPPORTED ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR MILITARY WHITLEBLOWERS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RETALIATION [INCLUDED IN H.R. 3304 WHICH BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-66 ON DECEMBER 26].
H.R. 2444/S. 1192, COMMONSENSE CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION ACT OF 2013, AND H.J.RES.59, BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED LOWERING THE CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS SPENT ON COMPENSATION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS [INCLUDED IN H.J.RES.59 WHICH BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-67 ON DECEMBER 26, 2013].
CALLED FOR THE REMOVAL OF MAJOR GENERAL GARY PATTON, THE DIRECTOR OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM (SAPRO) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OVER CONCERNS REGARDING MISTREATMENT OF WHISTLEBLOWERS IN A PREVIOUS POSITION [PATTON ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT IN NOVEMBER 2013].
U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, POTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. [THE SECOND U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN RELEASED ON DECEMBER 2013 INCLUDED SEVERAL OF OUR RECOMMENDATIONS]
URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY [KEY PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS WERE SUBSEQUENTLY MADE].
MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE.
H.R.3316/S.1599, USA FREEDOM ACT: SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEES].
S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THE CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013].
CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY.
H.R.3278/S.1809: URGED FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUTNABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE].
SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES.
H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT [H.R. 2061 REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013; S. 994 REPORTED BY THE SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2013].
H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [H.R. 1211 REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON MARCH 20, 2013].
H.R. 2016/S. 967, MILITARY JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS TO THE MILITARY THAT WOULD REMOVE DECISIONS TO PROSECUTE SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OTHER CRIMES FROM THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO INDEPENDENT MILITARY PROSECUTORS [H.R. 2016 REFERRED TO HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 16, 2013; S. 967 REFERRED TO SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 16, 2013].
S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642, FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2013: OPPOSED PROVISIONS IN THE FARM BILL THAT WOULD CREATE UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES AND UNDERMINE FOIA [S. 954 PASSED SENATE ON JUNE 10, 2013; H.R. 1947 FAILED HOUSE ON JUNE 20, 2013; DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF H.R. 2642 ARE BEING CONFERENCED].
CALLED FOR INVOKING CLOTURE TO CONFIRM PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD MEMBER JUDGE PATRICIA WALD BEFORE ADJOURNING FOR THE DECEMBER RECESS.
URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING.
H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013].
SUPPORTED BUY AMERICAN CONTRACTING PROVISIONS, INCLUDING S. 1197, AN AUDIT OF DOD BUY AMERICAN COMPLINACE, AND REFORMS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM [DOD EXPANDED AUDIT TO INCLUDE BERRY AND BUY AMERICAN COMPLAINCE ON OCTOBER 17, 2013].
GRANT ACT, H.R. 3316: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING [REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON OCTOBER 29, 2013]
H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND HOUSE JUDICIARY CMTES ON OCTOBER 23, 2013].
H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013].
URGED FOR TRANSPARENCY OF THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP NEGOTIATIONS.
URGED TREASURY TO ADOPT NEW TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDELINES FOR THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC) LICENSING PROCEDURES.
URGED NARA TO FINALIZE THE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION RULES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angela |
Canterbury |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
U.S. EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE: SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY AND HOLDING COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR OIL, GAS, AND MINING PAYMENTS.
S. 812, TRANSBOUNDARY HYDROCARBON AGREEMENT AND H.J.RES.59 BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013: OPPOSED A PROVISION THAT WOULD HAVE EXEMPTED COMPANIES DRILLING IN THE GULF OF MEXICO'S INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BORDER FROM DISCLOSING PAYMENT INFORMATION TO THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT [IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN H.J.RES.59 WHICH BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-67 ON DECEMBER 26, 2013].
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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