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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 800 I STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20009 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3173-12
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6. House ID# 333530000
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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: Donald Hoppert |
Date | 1/17/2020 9:04:59 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support increased funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in FY 2020.
Support increased funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration in FY 2020.
Support increased funding for CDC's Climate and Health program.
Support of increased funding for CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Support increased funding for CDC's National Center for Environmental Health
Support increased funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in FY 2020.
Support $50 million in funding for CDC to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention.
Support increased funding for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry FY 2020.
Support increased funding for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant in FY 2020.
Support increased funding for CDC's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health program in FY 2020.
Support strong investments in the Title X family planning program in FY 2020.
Support increased FY 2020 funding for CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.
Support for the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration to oversee tobacco products.
Support FY 2020 funding for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Support funding for the the CDC Hospitality and Continuity of Care Breastfeeding Support in FY 2020.
Support FY 2020 funding for technical assistance to aid schools in reducing sodium in school meals.
Support funding in FY 2020 for consumer-awareness education campaigns for menu labeling and the updated nutrition facts panel.
Support adequate FY 2020 funding for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Support continued funding for NIEHS/EPA Childrens Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers.
Oppose the use of FY 2020 funding for relocation or reorganization of the USDAs National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Economic Research Service.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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Gabriella |
Witte |
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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
Support H.R. 2862 the Vaccine Awareness Campaign to Champion Immunization Nationally and Enhance Safety (VACCINES) Act of 2019.
Support S. 1944/H.R. 3447, the Public Health Funding Restoration Act.
Support H.R. 2507, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019.
Support H.R. 3443, the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act.
Support Community Access, Resources, and Education for Families (CARE for Families) Act.
Support S. 916/H.R. 1897, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act.
Support H.R. 1551/S.1960, the Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act.
Support S.1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act.
Support H.R. 4996 Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2019.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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Gabriella |
Witte |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the inclusion of protections for the Title X program and repeal of the global gag rule in fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills.
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 |
Gabriella |
Witte |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.
Support funding for CDC to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention.
Support H.R. 1236/S. 506, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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Gabriella |
Witte |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support of a strong allocation of funds to support the Food and Drug Administration's efforts to reduce tobacco use in the U.S. in the FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug
Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Support the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019.
Support H.R. 2411/S. 1258, the Tobacco 21 Act.
Oppose H.R.1858/S.9, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act.
Support S.655, the Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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Gabriella |
Witte |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 1221, the Agriculture Research Integrity Act.
Support the WIC Act to expand WIC eligibility for at-risk infants, children and new mothers.
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 |
Gabriella |
Witte |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support S. 1098, Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act.
Urge House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee leaders to ensure any legislation on autonomous vehicles prevent potential negative impacts on safety, congestion, mobility, pollution, and land use.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 1243/S. 523, the Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019.
Support H.R. 1603/S. 717, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019.
Support S. 1743, the International Climate Accountability Act.
Support provisions to the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that will protect the infants, pregnant women, children and the general public from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 1309/S. 851, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services
Workers Act.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 2569, the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act of 2019.
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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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Gabriella |
Witte |
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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
Support H.R. 3239, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act.
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 |
Gabriella |
Witte |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support increased funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's Nonpoint Source Management 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 |
Donald |
Hoppert |
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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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