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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 316 Pa. Ave., SE |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39223-12
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6. House ID# 307120000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Sharen A Kinney |
Date | 4/19/2017 2:19:37 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Federal Aviation Reauthorization regarding efforts to achieve a multi-year FAA Reauthorization Bill in 2017, which provides certainty and moves our aviation system towards modernization, limits unnecessary regulations, allows the system to accommodate expected growth, and improve safety and fuel efficiency.
- Advocate to advance cargo priorities in are traffic control reform, harmonizing rules for air shipment of lithium batteries.
- Oppose unnecessary and harmful amendments to apply flight and duty rules to cargo pilots.
- Support for U.S. Open Skies.
- Compliance with existing aviation bilateral agreements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Dontai |
Smalls |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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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
- HR1057/S.372 "Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2017" to amend the Trade Act of 2002 to ensure that merchandise from foreign postal operations are subject to the same Customs and security standards that are currently imposed on the private sector companies.
- General customs modernization/trade facilitation policy to improve current regime.
- Customs parity regarding foreign posts.
-Package security procedures, including canine usage.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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 |
Dontai |
Smalls |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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John |
VanWallaghen |
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James |
Bruce |
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Keith |
Kellison |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Mark |
Alagna |
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Royal |
Roth |
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Jessica |
Lowrance |
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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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
- Educating and commenting on the Administration's Executive Order entitled "Fair Pay and Sick Workplace".
- Educating and commenting on the Administration's Executive Order requiring federal contractors to provide mandatory paid sick leave.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Nicole |
Clifton |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
- HR756 "Postal Service Reform Act of 2017", educating Congress on UPS's position.
- FY17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, advocating for an increase in the budget of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
James |
Bruce |
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Keith |
Kellison |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Jessica |
Lowrance |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Advocating for comprehensive tax reform.
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 |
Anne |
Policastro |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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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
- Advocate Congress and the Administration on the value of trade agreements.
- Cross-border process improvement focused on minimizing cost and processing time.
- Customs parity with global posts.
- reduction of burdensome new cross-border date rules.
- Advocacy to fight 30+% cut to State Dept. and USAID budget.
- Discussions regarding U.S. Government platforms for trade dialogue with China.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Dontai |
Smalls |
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Leslie |
Griffin |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
- FY'18 THUD Appropriations regarding commercial vehicle trailer length and Federal preemption of motor carrier State meal/break laws.
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 |
Marcel |
Dubois |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Educating Congress and the Administration on the need to develop legislative solutions to solve funding problems with Critical and declining multiemployer pension plans.
- Discussions on new plan design, i.e. "Composite Plans".
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Mark |
Alagna |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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Anne |
Policastro |
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Royal |
Roth |
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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
- HR1628 "American Health Care Act" regarding repeal/replace.
- HR1122 "SPARC Act" regarding repayment of medicare "Part D" reform.
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 |
Whitney |
Vanmeter |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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Charles |
Meyers |
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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
- Surface transportation infrastructure funding.
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 |
Thomas |
Jensen |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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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
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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