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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1317 F STREET, NW, #500 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004-1105 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Diamond Bar |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 91765 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 36297-12
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6. House ID# 313390000
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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: Stephen B. McDonald, Vice President, Government Affairs |
Date | 07/19/2013 |
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
See attached.
Monitored HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act
Monitored HR 711, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act
Monitored HR 1027/S488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
Monitored HR 1663/S 780, the PARTS Act
Monitored HR 1664, the Distracted Driving Prevention Act
Monitored S 880, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act
Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act
Monitored S 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors 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 |
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McDonald |
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Gosswein |
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Sadowski |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
See attached.
Monitored HR 22, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Monitored HR 401, the Global Online Freedom Act
Monitored HR 637, the Preserving American Privacy Act
Monitored HR 778/S647, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
Monitored HR 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act
Monitored HR 2655 /S 1288, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction 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 |
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McDonald |
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Gosswein |
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Daniel |
Sadowski |
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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
See attached.
Continue to Opposed waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age.
Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act
Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act
Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends
Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act
Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard
Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace
Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits
Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate
Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy
Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act
Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act
Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act
Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act
Monitored 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act
Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions
Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act
Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act
Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol
Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act
Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act
Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act
Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act
Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act
Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act
Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security 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 |
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McDonald |
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Gosswein |
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Sadowski |
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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
See attached.
Monitored HR 344, the Competitive Health Insurance Act
Monitored HR 1254, to repeal a requirement that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in their employers health benefit plans
Monitored HR 1326, the Health Care Price Transparency Act
Monitored HR 1342, to Helping Save Americans Health Care Choices Act
Monitored HR 1558, to lower health premiums and increase choice for small business
Monitored HR 1990/S 983, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act
Monitored HR 2667, the Authority for Mandate Delay Act
Monitored HR 2700, the Health Care Waiver Fairness Act
Monitored S 24, the Small Business Health Relief Act
Monitored S 479, the Health Insurance Rate Review Act
Monitored S 560, to construe the Individual Mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as a tax
Monitored S 610, the Family Health Care Flexibility Act
Monitored S 603, the Jobs and Premium Protection Act
Monitored S 701, modifying the definition of full time employee for the purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Monitored HR 762, the Health Care Choice Act
Monitored S 1154, the Exchange Sunset 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 |
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McDonald |
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Gosswein |
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Daniel |
Sadowski |
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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
Supported HR1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013
Monitored HR 2347, the Secret Ballot Protection 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 |
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Gosswein |
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Sadowski |
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McDonald |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
See attached
Undertook lobbying activities relating to the maintenance/shared use of Johnson Valley Off-highway Recreational Area and Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base in California.
Supported HR 1676, the Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Establishment Act
Supported HR 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Establishment Act (HR 1676) included.
Monitored S 1197, the National Defense Authroization Act (NDAA) and undertook lobbying activities to include HR 1676 in Senate bill.
Undertook lobbying activities relating to the restoration and preservation of the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Undertook lobbying activities to support efforts and potential legislative proposals to include a more collaborative process in land use designations in the United States.
Monitored HR 48, the Open Space Preservation Promotion Act
Monitored HR 126, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act
Monitored HR 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
Monitored HR 445, the National Heritage Area Act
Monitored HR 576, the Save Endangered Species Act
Monitored HR 638, the National Wildlife Refuge Review Act
Monitored HR 758, the Utah Land Sovereignty Act
Supported HR 819/S 486, the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area
Opposed HR 1187, the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Supported HR 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act
Opposed HR 1630 and S 769, to designate millions of acres of land in Utah as Red Rock wilderness
Monitored HR 1633, the Small Land Tracts Conveyance Act
Monitored HR 1683, the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act
Supported HR 1776, the Clear Creek National recreation Area and Conservation Act
Monitored HR 1799, the Arizona Sonoran Desert Heritage Act
Monitored HR 1825, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act
Monitored HR 1834, the 21st Century Great Outdoors Commission Act
Monitored HR 2068, the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization
Monitored HR 2192, the National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act
Opposed HR 2490, the Rogue Wilderness Area Expansion Act
Opposed HR 2491, the Devils Staircase Wilderness Act
Monitored HR 2511/S 1233, the Federal Land Freedom Act
Monitored S 60, the Western states National Historic Trails Study Act
Monitored S 61, the California Coastal national Monument Expansion Act
Monitored S 341, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act
Monitored S 352, the Devils Staircase Wilderness Act
Monitored S 473, ensuring that Federal Register notices submitted to BLM are reviewed in a timely manner
Monitored S 801, the Prairie Protection Act
Monitored S 974, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act
Monitored S 1054, the Gold Butte National Conservation Area Act
Monitored S 1160, the Complete Americas Great Trails Act
Monitored S 1167, the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act
Monitored S 1237, the Omnibus Territories Act
Monitored S 1309, A bill to withdraw and reserve certain public land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior for military uses, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
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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McDonald |
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Sadowski |
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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
See attached
Submitted comments to the House Small Business Committee in Supported of comprehensive tax reform legislation.
Monitored HR 25, the Fair Tax Act of 2013
Monitored HR 30, the Small Business Investment Enhancement and Tax Relief Act
Monitored HR 119, to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to make permanent the credit for increasing research activities
Monitored HR 120, the Create Jobs by Expanding the R&D Tax Credit Act
Monitored HR 122, the Creating Jobs from Innovative Small Business Act
Monitored HR 147, the Death Tax Repeal Act
Monitored HR 177, the Death Tax Repeal Act
Monitored HR 309, the Regulatory Sunset and Review Act
Monitored HR 348, the Narrowing Exceptions from Withholding Taxes Act
Monitored HR 375, the Make it in America Manufacturing Act
Monitored HR 497, the America Works Act
Monitored HR 528, the Invest in America First Act
Monitored HR 535, the Put America Back to Work Act
Monitored HR 615, the Market Based Manufacturing Incentive Act
Monitored HR 616, the Scaling up Manufacturing Act
Monitored HR 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act
Monitored HR 746, the Protect Small Business Jobs Act
Supported HR 774, the Small Business Start-up Savings Accounts Act
Monitored HR 782, the Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act
Monitored HR 796, the Protecting American Jobs Act
Monitored HR 886, the Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act
Monitored HR 1105, the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
Monitored HR 1271, the Rebuild American Manufacturing Act
Monitored HR 1283, to amend the Small Business Act to provide grants to small business development centers
Monitored HR 1321, the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act
Monitored HR 1323, the Small Business Start-up Savings Account Act
Monitored HR 1522, to provide incentives for the expansion of manufacturing in the US
Supported HR 1558, to lower health premiums and increase choice for small business
Monitored HR 1737, the Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act
Monitored HR 1800, the Small Business Credit Availability Act
Monitored HR 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act
Monitored HR 2159, the 21st Century STEM Competitive Jobs Act
Monitored HR 2429, the Death Tax Repeal Act
Monitored HR 2447, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act
Monitored HR 2461, the SBA Loan paperwork Reduction Act
Monitored HR 2592, the STEM Innovation Networks Act
Monitored HR 2593, the Cost-Benefit and Regulatory Transparency Enhancement Act
Monitored HR 2605, the Manufacturing Innovation in America Act
Monitored S 4, the Rebuild America Act
Monitored S 8, the End Wasteful Tax Loopholes Act
Monitored S 63, the Made in America Manufacturing Act
Monitored S 97, the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act
Monitored S 115, the Small Business Job Creation Act
Monitored S 320, the Closing Regulatory Loopholes Act
Monitored S 387, the American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act
Monitored S 535, the Regulation Costs to Small Businesses Act
Monitored S 544/HR 1127, requiring the President to develop a comprehensive National Manufacturing Strategy
Monitored S 665, the Protecting Americas Worker Act
Monitored S 725, the Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act
Monitored S 854, the STEM Education for the Global Economy Act
Monitored S 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act
Monitored S 1087, the Enhancing Education through Technology Act
Monitored S 1129, the STEM 2 Act
Monitored S 1183, the Death Tax Repeal Act
Monitored S 1190, the Small Business Fairness 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
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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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