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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1333 H STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 300 WEST |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 308775-101
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6. House ID# 384290001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 | |
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. | ||||||||
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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: C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., Partner and Founder |
Date | 07/16/2014 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, consular operations; JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, consular operations; JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, consular operations; JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, consular operations; JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
Airport operations; Airport financing; TSA screening and PreCheck; international and domestic registered traveler programs; JOLT Act 1354; Immigration issues;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, consular operations; JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
Jr. |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
Government agency travel and government conference spending; issues related to travel and conference spending in the postal reform bill; H.R. 313, the Government Spending Accountability Act of 2013; DATA Act, H.R. 2061
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, General Services Administration (GSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC),
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
Jr. |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
National Export Initiative; Economic importance of travel in job creation; customs fees.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
Jr. |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
Patent issues, H.R. 845, S. 1013, H.R. 2024, S. 866
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 |
C. Stewart |
Verdery |
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Andrew |
Howell |
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Jessica |
Herrera-Flanigan |
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Rich |
Thomas |
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Ryan |
Spangler |
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Jane |
Alonso |
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Ashley |
Hoy |
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Kimberly |
Ellis |
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John |
Mulligan |
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Katharine |
Lister |
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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
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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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