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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2055 L Street, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28457-12
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6. House ID# 310740000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2023 4:39:18 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Extension/enhancement of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and ERTC refund improvements.
Tax rates, including corporate, individual, small business, and proposed cap on 199A.
Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), estate tax, capital gains, and step-up basis.
Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act (draft legislation).
Restaurant Revitalization Funds.
Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Pub. L. No 117-169, proposed cap on 199A.
IRS tax enforcement, and ERTC refund improvements.
FICA tax trip credit.
Business meals deduction.
Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit.
H.R. 2788/S. 1232, AIM Act.
Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement program.
S. 1706, Main Street Tax Certainty Act.
H.R. 4756, Community News and Small Business Support Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Small Business Administration (SBA)
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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Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Sean |
Kennedy |
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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
Immigration reform and proposals.
Visa worker programs, including H2B cap relief.
S. 255, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023.
H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement 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 |
Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Jordan |
Heiliczer |
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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
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, and tip credit.
Wage/tip credit legislative proposals.
Workforce development issues.
Apprenticeships.
Paid leave legislative proposals.
H.R. 20/S. 567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and Advance Grants.
HIRE Act (draft legislation).
Pandemic risk insurance/business interruption insurance.
Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-169, fines and officer liability.
H.R. 1612/S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act.
Senate HELP Committee processes on All Encompassing Investigative Authority.
Nomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor.
SERVSAFE Food Safety Program.
H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act.
H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act.
FTC Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking.
H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
DOL overtime and classification rule.
S. 1664, Healthy Families Act.
S. 728, Paycheck Fairness Act.
Draft legislation on third-party delivery.
Nomination of Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board.
S. 2488, Raise the Wage Act of 2023.
S. 2785, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Sean |
Kennedy |
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Jordan |
Heiliczer |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Trade policies and tariffs, including foreign import bans.
H.R. 3739/S. 2343, FAIR TARIFF Act of 2023.
Food tracing.
Alcohol industry trade practices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - 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 |
Dan |
Roehl |
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Sean |
Kennedy |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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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
Transportation and infrastructure proposals.
H.R. 3408, DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023.
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 |
Laura |
Abshire |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Food safety, labeling, and pricing issues.
Food and nutrition policy.
Proposed illegal fishing legislation.
Country of origin labeling.
H.R. 4368/S. 2131, Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act for FY2024, provisions on sodium and traceability.
Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-167, food tracing provisions.
H.R. 1824, Food and Farm Act.
Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act (draft legislation).
SNAP/Restaurant Meals Program legislation.
Reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell Program.
S. 3034, Meals for At-Risk Americans Act of 2023.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Sean |
Kennedy |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data privacy issues and legislative proposals.
American Data Privacy and Protection Act (draft legislation).
H.R. 3881/S. 1838, Credit Card Competition Act of 2023.
S. 1419, Kids Online Safety Act.
S. 1418, Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act.
FTC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Non-Compete Clause Rule.
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 |
Brennan |
Duckett |
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Walker |
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Sean |
Kennedy |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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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
Recycling infrastructure.
S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023.
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.
Securities and Exchange Commission Proposed Rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.
H.R. 1640, Save Our Gas Stoves Act.
H.R. 3818, To prevent the Secretary of Energy from finalizing a proposed rule related to conventional cooking products, and for other purposes.
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
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Roehl |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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)
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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?
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