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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 | 444 N Capitol St., NW |
Address2 | Suite 445B |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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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: Stacia R. Bretherton |
Date | 2/4/2021 2:01:52 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
"H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Divisions M and N
"Coronavirus Response and Releif Supplemental Appropriations and additional Coronavirus Response and Relief.
"H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division A - Agriculture Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
"Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Agriculture Programs: National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Research and Education Activities, Hatch Act, and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI); National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Extension Activities, Smith Lever Act.
"H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division - B Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
"Commerce, Justice, Science and related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate
H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division C Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
Defense Appropriations: Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Applied Research Materials, and Human Effectiveness; Title IV Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN)
"H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division - D Energy and Water Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
"Energy and Water Appropriations: Division D, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); Continuing Resolution funding 21st Century Cures Act; FY19: Division A, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division G- Interior Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 Interior-Environment Appropriations: Division G, Title I: United States Geological Survey (USGS)- Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI); Title III: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
"H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division H - Labor - Health and Human Services - Education Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
"Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH) and SAMHSA; Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, and International Education Programs
"H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (P.L. 116-260) Division - L Transportation Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
"Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Division L, Title I Department of Transportation: Office of the Secretary, University Transportation Centers; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Operations and Research Highway Safety Research & Development; Autonomous Vehicle Development and Report Language re Designated AV Research Site; FY19: Title I Department of Transportation: Federal Transit Authority
"H.R. 8337, FY2021 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (through 12/11/2020)
"All provisions
H.R. 8900, FY2021 Further Continuing Appropriations Act and Other Extensions Act (through 12/18/2020) All provisions
H.J.Res.107, FY2021 Continuing Appropriations Act (through 12/20/2020)All provisions
H.J.Res 110, FY2021 Continuing Appropriations Act (through 12/21/2020)All provisions
H.R. 1520, FY2021 Continuing Appropriations Act (through 12/28/2020)All provisions
H.R.6074/Public Law No: 116-123 - the "Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020"- All provisions
H.R. 6201/Public Law No: 116-127, the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" - Divisions A, C, D, E, F, and G
H.R. 748/Public Law No: 116-136, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act" Titles I, II, III, IV, V
H.R. 6800, The Heroes ActDivisions A, B,C,K,L,M,O, and S
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), 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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEWen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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William |
Couch |
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L.A.Nelson |
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6978/S. 3832, the "Endless Frontier Act"All provisions
H.R. 925, "The Heroes Act" - Divisions A, B, C, E, K, and N
"S. 178 (S.Amdt 2652, the Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families,
Schools and Small Businesses Act)"- Division A
H.R. 7308/S.4286, the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act or the RISE Act.All provisions
S. 4049/H.R. 6395, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021"- Title II
H.R. 1766/S.800College Transparency Act; all provisions
H.R. 7386/S.3611Faster Access to Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Act of 2018 ; all provisions
H.R. 4674The College Affordability Act; all provisions
S. 342/H.R. 2562Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEWen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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. 3890 / H.R. 7096, the "National AI Research Resource Task Force Act"All provisions
S. 3997, the "Safeguarding American Innovation Act"All provisions
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 |
William |
Couch |
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LA. Nelson |
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Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEWen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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
General Issures regarding Executive Order 13950 - Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
H.R.1636 / S.2163 / Public Law 116-156 "Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act"Section 2. (b) (3)
S. 1531Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; provisions related to eliminate surprise billing
S. 348/H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019; all provisions
H.R. 3, Moving Forward Act
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Eliminate Surprise billing (S 1895, HR 3630, HR 3502, S 1531, HR 5800, HR 5826)
Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (S 348/HR1763)
Support delaying the ACAs DSH cuts (HR2328)
Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414)
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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
H.R. 1 - Section 2; Division A"For the People Act of 2019; Subtitle N-Promoting Voter Access Through Election Administration Improvements
PART 1-PROMOTING VOTER ACCESS; SEC. 1901. TREATMENT OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION."
General Issues related to the Duration of Status (D/S) NPRM House DCL to Administration re: D/S, outreach to Ohio Congressional Delegation
General Issues related to H-1B Prevailing Wage NPRM
H.R. 6395, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" - Amedment to clarify international students, including new students, may enroll in online & distance education courses and still maintain visa status
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 |
William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1895Lower Health Care Costs Act; sections relating to surprise billing
H.R. 2328Community Health Investment, Modernization and Excellence Act of 2019; provisions related to support delaying the Affordable Care Act's DSH cuts
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 |
William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6395, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021"House DCL to Administration re: D/S, outreach to Ohio Congressional Delegation
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6978/S. 3832, the "Endless Frontier Act"All provisions
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 |
William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
General issues related to Name, Image, Likeness in collegiate athletics
S.5062 - A bill to protect the rights of college athletes and to establish the Commission on College AthleticsAll provisions
H.R. 1804Student-Athlete Equity Act; all provisions
H.R. 8382, the " Student Athete Level Playing Field Act" All Provisions
S.5003 - Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights ActAll provisions
H.R. 2, the "Moving Forward Act"Title II, Subtitle C, Sec. 2302, Title IV
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.Nelson |
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William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6 American Dream and Promise Act of 2019; all provisions
H.R. 2397The American Manufacturing Leadership Act; all provisions
S.1427Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing Act of 2019; all provisions
General IssuesMaintaing the 340B drug pricing program; all provisions
General Issues Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) CY 2019; provisions related to cuts to hospital outpatient departments
CMS-1716-PFY2020 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
H.R. 3417Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act; all provisions
S. 2543Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; all provisions
H.R. 3Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019; all provisions
H.R. 3630No Surprises Act; provisions related to eliminate surprise billing
H.R. 3502Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; provisions related to eliminate surprise billing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCMT/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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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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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