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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 440 First Street, NW, Suite 360 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105417-393
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6. House ID# 445510039
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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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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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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: Christine R. Mistr |
Date | 1/20/2021 11:53:56 AM |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of multiple provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in WRRDA 2014 (P.L. 113-121). Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (P.L. 114-322) implementation. Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 115-270) implementation. Americas Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3591). FY21 Presidents Budget Request. FY21 Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613). FY20 Energy and Water and Appropriations (P.L. 116-94) implementation. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020 (H.R. 7575).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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
Freight Mobility Issues (primarily freight network). Implementation of Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94). Access/expansion of Port Access. Transportation Investing Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER/Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD)). Issues related to Marine Highway. INFRA Grant Program. FY20 Transportation. Housing and Urban Development Appropriations(P.L. 116-94) implementation. FY21 Presidents Budget Request. FY21 Transportation. Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 7616). Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). Moving Forward Act/INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Aviation security issues. Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254). TSA staffing and exit lane technology. Airport Improvement Program grant eligibility. Canine deployment. AIP Program. FY19 NDAA provisions (P.L. 115-91) implementation related to aviation noise and community outreach. FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 116-92) implementation. FY20 Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-94) implementation. FY20 House Homeland Security Appropriations (P.L. 116-93) implementation. FY20 Senate Homeland Security Appropriations (P.L. 116-93) implementation. FY21 Presidents Budget Request. FY21 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 7616). Issues related to aviation noise. CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). Moving Forward Act/INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2). FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 116-283). Issues related to health screening at airports. Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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Robert |
Chamberlin |
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Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
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
FY20 Energy and Water Appropriations(P.L. 116-94) implementation. FY20 Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-94) implementation. FY20 Homeland and Security Appropriations (P.L. 116-93) implementation. FY21 Presidents Budget Request. FY21 Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613). FY21 Transportation. Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 7616). FY21 Homeland Security Appropriations. CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 116-283). Revised HEROES Act (H.R. 8406). Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 (H.R. 7515). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
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
Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Act (HMT). CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). Revised HEROES Act (H.R. 8406). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT). USACE studies. Water Resource Development Act (P.L. 115-270)implementation. Issues Related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. FY21 Presidents Budget Request. FY21 Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613). CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). Americas Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3591). Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020 (H.R. 7575). Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 (H.R. 7515). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (P.L. 116-283). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Section 232 and 301 tariffs. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).
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 |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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