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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1156 15TH STREET, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28550-12
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6. House ID# 306970000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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
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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: Todd McCracken, President |
Date | 04/30/2009 |
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.Con.Res. 85 - Budget resolution FY2010
Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2010, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments to the resolution.
H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
A bill to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, and provide tax relief. NSBA supported certain tax portions of the measure. NSBA advocated in opposition to the expansion of COBRA for individuals age 55 and older or who have been in their jobs for at least 10 years. In addition, NSBA advocated in support of additional protections for small businesses responsible for administering the COBRA subsidy. NSBA advocated in support for comparative effectiveness research, health information technology, and wellness and prevention funding.
H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act of 2009
Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supports.
H.R. 275 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports.
H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009
Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supports.
H.R. 859 - Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009
To encourage the development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit. NSBA supports elements of this legislation to the extent it addresses rising health care cost and insurance availability for small business owners. However, NSBA maintains reservations about the use of cooperatives to achieve this.
H.R. 946 - The Plain Language Act of 2009
Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supports.
H.R. 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.
NSBA opposes.
H.R. 1470 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009
The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports.
H.R. 1509 - Home Office Deduction Simplification Act
It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supports.
H.R. 1542 Health Families Act
A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. NSBA opposes.
S.Con.Res. 13 - Budget resolution FY2010
Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2010, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution.
S. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
A bill to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, and provide tax relief. NSBA supported certain tax sections of the measure.
S. 292 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports.
S. 414 - Credit C.A.R.D. (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) Act
Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supports.
S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.
NSBA opposes.
S. 574 - Plain Writing Act of 2009
Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supports.
S. 725 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009
The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports.
S.910 Health Families Act
A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. NSBA opposes.
Issue: Comprehensive Health Care Reform
A virtual proposal for comprehensive health care reform has been vetted through committees in the first quarter of 2009.
NSBA has advocated for several principles in comprehensive health care reform, including robust reforms to the health delivery system and insurance market. In addition, NSBA has advocated for a broad proposal for health care reform that provides for a long-term solution for all. In addition, NSBA has expressed the need for further consideration and consultation with the small business community on several proposals in health care reform, including the public health insurance option, health insurance exchange, and a potential role for employers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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McCracken |
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Milanese |
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Kempf |
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Jones |
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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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