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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1401 K St NW |
Address2 | Suite 350 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104106-12
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6. House ID# 433270001
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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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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: Elise Wirkus |
Date | 7/19/2022 3:52:48 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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Supported the Political Accountability and Transparency Act to (1) make it clear that personal use restrictions apply to leadership PACs and other political committees, (2) strengthening coordination rules between federal candidates and outside spending entities, and (3) disclosure of the names of top donors to organizations paying for advertising that constitutes independent expenditures or electioneering communications, on the advertisement itself.
- Supported H.R. 1414, the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, and to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members.
- Supported the Honest Ads Act, to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public.
- Supported limiting fundraising by members of Congress while the House is in session.
- Supported the TRUST in Congress Act, H.R. 336, a bill to require members of Congress to place their holdings in a qualified blind trust or divest.
-Supported creating a way for members of Congress to vote electronically in periods of emergency, like a pandemic.
-Supported Congress appropriating more funding to states through the Election Assistance Commission so they would have enough funds to hold safe and secure elections.
-Supported the Stop Scam PACs Act, to prohibit political committees from misrepresenting their purpose.
-Supported the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act and make lobbying more transparent and reporting more accurate.
-Supported the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act, H.R. 2388, legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns.
-Supported the Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act, H.R. 337, legislation that would require that when an agent posts information in support of a foreign principal on an online platform, the agent must ensure that the information includes the required disclaimer.
-Supported the bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
-Called on Senate leadership to provide necessary resources to increase Senate capacity and make the body more effective, efficient, and representative.
-Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021, H.R. 2988, to clarify that no federal official may interfere with a federal employees ability to share information with Congress.
-Supported increasing training and continuing education opportunities for Members, staff, and interns on Capitol Hill.
-Requested that House of Representatives support offices be required to publish their current annual, semiannual, or quarterly reports on docs.house.gov within 180 days of their release.
-Supported the Securing Inspector General Independence Act, S. 587, that would require any administration to provide a substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons to Congress before they could remove the inspector general.
-Supported amending the Electoral Count Act to clarify that Congress's role in counting electors that the states choose after a presidential election is purely administrative, clarify the process for objections to electoral slates, and to protect the will of the voters.
-Supported Senate modernization efforts to increase staff pay, create a Senate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, give committee interns pay, and other initiatives to help Congress attract and retain staff.
-Supported H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, which would eliminate unfair burdens on the United States Postal Service and reduce financial pressures that are contributing to service cuts and price hikes.
-Called for greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments
-Supported the The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838) to strengthen congressional oversight of the Executive branch and provide much needed government transparency and accountability
-Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) to insulate IGs from political interference and enhance the current presidential notification requirement for removing an inspector general, grant inspectors general temporary testimonial subpoena authority, and place reasonable limits on who can serve as an acting inspector general in the event of a vacancy
-Called for improving public access to Congressional Research Service reports.
-Supported Uncheck the Box Act (H.R. 3832) To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes.
-Supported the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 5841) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.
-Supported Stop Foreign Interference with Ballot Measures Act (S.3136) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.
-Supported the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (S. 2626) to expand protections for election administrators, strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure and provide judicial review for election records by allowing the Department of Justice and candidates to bring lawsuits to ensure compliance with election record requirements.
-Supported expanded federal protections for election workers and election officials from increasing threats and intimidation.
-Supported the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act (S. 3494) to ban the trading of individual stock by Members of Congress and their immediate family members while serving in office.
-Called on the Committee on House Administration to direct the Office of the Clerk to examine how to make all public documents available online in a user-friendly format and provide a plan of action for review and implementation.
-Called for greater protection of Congress oversight powers and objected to assertions that the executive branch does not have to comply fully with the reporting required by Congress in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
-Called for implementation of domestic democratic policies that strengthen democracy, fight corruption, and promote human rights.
-Called on the Committee on House Appropriations to provide compensation to Legislative branch staff at an equivalent rate to that provided to employees of the Executive branch as well as an annual cost-of-living adjustment.
-Supported The Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R.6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference (political ideology, race, religion, etc.).
-Supported the Improving Government for America's Taxpayer Act, H.R. 7331, to support transparency around and implementation of Government Accountability Office recommendations on how to improve Congress.
-Supported Fighting Foreign Influence Act, H.R.8106, to crack down on foreign influence seeking to corrupt U.S. elections, government officials, and think tanks.
-Supported the Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R. 6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference. The bill seeks to empower communities to assist local civic and community organizations with ongoing efforts to address contentious civic issues and reduce polarization at the local level.
-Supported a variety of policy recommendations to prevent another attack on the U.S. Capitol and ensure peaceful transfers of power after presidential elections, including; updating the Electoral Count Act of 1887, improving presidential record preservation policies and enforcement of the Presidential Records Act, strengthening Congresss ability to enforce subpoenas, bolstering the independence of agency inspectors general, strengthening protections for executive branch whistleblowers, expanding protections for election records and election infrastructure, creating new safeguards to protect local election administrators from external pressure, and directing the Department of Justice to establish policies that would help combat improper interference in elections and the process of certifying elections.
-Called for new funding streams that election administrators and their staffs can utilize specifically for threat monitoring, safety and doxxing training, privacy services and home security
-Called for enhanced information sharing and coordination about threats against election officials between federal, state and local law enforcement entities
-Supported clarifying and expanding existing federal protections against threats and intimidation to include authorized election agents, contractors, vendors, and volunteers
-Called for increased privacy protections for election workers and their families to protect against doxxing and harassment
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 |
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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
-Called for $2 billion in election funding via the Election Assistance Commission in the FY23 House Appropriations package to strengthen our elections and protect election workers.
-Called for the Senate to create a permanent Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
-Called for the creation of a common identifier for lobbyists across both chambers
-Called for the Senate to create a fund for committee internships that is commensurate with funding available for personal offices.
-Called for a one-time increase to the Members Representational Allowance (MRA) to bring House office salaries in line with executive branch employees.
-Requested that all Congressionally mandated research reports be made available to the public.
-Called for an annual report on the Government Accountability Office recommendations that have yet to be implemented and that would save the taxpayers money.
-Requested that each House office have at least one staff member with TS/SCI clearance to support congressional oversight.
-Called for the creation of a House intern resource office to help coordinate internships, issue best practices, and support offices in making internships a more valuable experience.
-Called for the creation of a House clerk modernization account which can be accessed by support agencies (Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, etc.) to make improvements to their operations.
-Called for additional funding so that the Office of the Clerk can finish its work to generate a Congress-wide unique identifier for lobbyists.
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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