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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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| 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 | 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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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs |
Date | 7/20/2020 8:22:44 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).
Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136.
Tax proposals on perishable food and lost inventory.
Proposals to support critical infrastructure workers, including food and restaurant workers, and exempt them from certain taxes during COVID-19 pandemic.
S. 4178, a bill to provide for a credit against employment taxes for certain workplace safety expenses, and for other purposes.
S. 4014, Prioritized Paycheck Protection Program Act.
H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.
S. 3814, RESTART Act.
S. 3612, Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020.
H.R. 6776, Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020.
S. 4012, RESTAURANTS Act of 2020.
H.R. 6821, Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020.
H.R. 6841, Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation (AG CHAIN) Act.
H.R. 7079, Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit 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)
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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Pearce |
Crosland |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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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.
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)
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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Shannon |
Meade |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and federal issues related to Association Health Plans.
H.R. 4070/S. 2366, Commonsense Reporting Act of 2019.
Coronavirus response efforts.
Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136.
Implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Pub. L. No. 116-127.
H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
Priority COVID-19 vaccines for food service, hospitality, food, and agriculture supply chain employees.
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), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of, 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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Walker |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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Pearce |
Crosland |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation related to FMLA and Sick Leave Reform.
Department of Labor policies on tip pooling.
Paid leave proposals.
Department of Labor rulemakings on the Federal Overtime Rule, Joint Employer Status, and Regular Rate.
National Labor Relations Board rulemaking on Joint Employer Status.
Department of Labor nominees.
Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
Coronavirus response efforts.
Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136.
Implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Pub. L. No. 116-127.
H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.
S. 4014, Prioritized Paycheck Protection Program Act.
OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines.
S. 3814, RESTART Act.
S. 3612, Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020.
H.R. 6776, JOBS Credit Act of 2020.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
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)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Pearce |
Crosland |
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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
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including the development of a new federal music-licensing framework and the preservation of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees.
Department of Justice review of ASCAP and BMI consent decrees.
Draft patent reform legislation.
Liability protections in connection with COVID-19 pandemic.
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), 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 |
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Walker |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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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 EU/Airbus case.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) renegotiations.
China/EU tariff actions.
H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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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Matt |
Walker |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1374/S. 569, DRIVE Safe Act.
Infrastructure proposals.
H.R. 3851, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2019.
Reauthorization of Brand USA.
Increasing twin trailer standards from 28 to 33 nationwide.
Protecting the ban of privatization and commercialization of rest stops and electric vehicle charging stations.
Federal Highway Administration proposal regarding states permitting food trucks to operate at rest areas.
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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Matt |
Walker |
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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
FDA short and long-term sodium targets.
Food waste issues.
Food safety and labeling issues, including ingredient labeling provisions in H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021.
Expanding the restaurant meals program for SNAP recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
H.R. 6384, Community Meals Fund.
S. 3697, SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020.
S. 4012, RESTAURANTS Act of 2020.
H.R. 6700/S. 3614, FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries (FEED) Act.
H.R. 6688, SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020.
H.R. 6841, Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation (AG CHAIN) Act.
Farmers to Families Food Box Programs.
Perishable/lost inventory food and beverage.
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), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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Matt |
Walker |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5115, Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Values of Expanding Recycling Act.
H.R. 5845/S. 3263, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020.
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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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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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
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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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