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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1250 Eye Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite #1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 79290-12
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6. House ID# 316100000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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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: Brian Crawford |
Date | 4/20/2022 4:24:45 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Labor Rulings and Appointments; issues related to appointments to fill the vacancies at the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; issues related to apprenticeships and continuing education;; issues related to joint employment; issues related to labor relations; issues related to sexual assault and harassment training; issues related to tip credit; H.R 798, the Returning Worker Accountability Act; S. 420/H.R. 842 Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 6201,; issues concerning Congressional response to COVID-19; issues related to front line employees and rehiring; issues related to unemployment insurance; H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan At of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), White House Office, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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William |
Rogers |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to domestic, international, and general travel; issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; S.477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act; Issues related to travel incentives; H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.Issues related to FY2022 and FY2023 Per Diem Reimbursement Rates; RECAL Act H.R.2104/S.2160. Issues related to Hotel Industry specific relief for employees; Save Hotel Jobs Act H.R 3093/S.1519.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
Stephens |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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William |
Rogers |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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
Issues related to the H-2B Temporary Non-agricultural Employment Program; J-1 Exchange Visitor Program; immigration reform proposals; S. 831 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021; Deferred Action on Childhood Arrival Program; H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, issues related to the H-2B Visa program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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
PL III-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act, regulations regarding employer reporting and implementation of act; issues concerning providing health care to employees during COVID-19; issues concerning Congressional response to COVID-19; issues related to COBRA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
Stephens |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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William |
Rogers |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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
Issues related to online travel services; issues related to short-term rentals; issues related to income reporting obligations of third-party settlement organizations; H.R. 1107, Protecting Local Authority and Neighborhoods Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
Stephens |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Related to online travel company taxation; issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet; issues related to emergency dialing procedures; issues related to online consumer deception; issues related to data breach; issues related to cyber security; issues related to data privacy; issues related to online copyright; issues related to short-term rentals; issues related to telecommunications and broadband; issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry; issues related to market consolidation and competition; issues related to music licensing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Title III of the ADA; issues related to website accessibility and content; H.R. 5, the Equality Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the prevention and eradication of human trafficking in lodging facilities; H.R.5150 Fredrick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention Reauthorization Act; issues related to trademark protection.
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to pandemic insurance; issues related to business interruption insurance; issues concerning Congressional response to COVID-19.
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Kalyn |
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Andrew |
Usyk |
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William |
Rogers |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to short-term rentals; H.R.1107, Protecting Local Authority and Neighborhoods 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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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
S. 831 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021; issues related to Workforce Opportunity Tax Credits; issues related to Employee Retention Tax Credits;; issues concerning Congressional Response to COVID-19; issues related to H.R. 883,; issues related to S. 537, Healthy Workplaces Act, a tax credit for workplace safety expenses; issues related to tax credits for capital expenditures related to reopening; S.477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; issues related to cancellation of debt income tax; issues related to like kind exchanges.
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 |
Brian |
Crawford |
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Usyk |
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William |
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues revolving around debt servicing; issues concerning Congressional response to COVID-19; issues related to the Main Street Lending Facility; H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. S. 255/H.R. 793 Restaurants Act of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA), Federal Reserve System
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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William |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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
H.R. 2104, which is in relation to GSA freezing federal Per Diem Rates in the Continental United States.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, General Services Administration (GSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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McNeil |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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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