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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 110 Maryland Avenue, NE |
Address2 | Suite 506 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104583-12
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6. House ID# 437760001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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. | ||||||||
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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: Javier Cuebas |
Date | 7/21/2019 6:28:47 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.J.Res.1, a bill making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; H.J.Res.31, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019; and H.R.21, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019; S. 1900, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019; and S. 1095, the American Dream Employment Act of 2019.
As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
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), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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 |
Javier |
Cuebas |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Barbara Kennelly; LC, Rep. Barbara Lee |
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Diana |
Guelespe |
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Hillary |
Kipnis |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement; S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019; Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo; S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019; H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019; H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy; H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019; and H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; H.R. 590 Freedom of Religion Act; S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act; S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day"; H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons; and H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019; and H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act.
As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Javier |
Cuebas |
LIRS |
Staff Assistant, Rep. Barbara Kennelly; LC, Rep. Barbara Lee |
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Diana |
Guelespe |
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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
We educate administration officials, members of Congress and their staff on the importance of the US Refugee Admissions Program and the need to provide alternatives to detention for unaccompanied chidlren and their families.
As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Javier |
Cuebas |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Barbara Kennelly; LC, Rep. Barbara Lee |
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Diana |
Guelespe |
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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
H.R.48, Protect American Taxpayers and Secure Border Act; H.R.532, Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019; H.R.541, Keep Families Together Act; H.R.656, DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act; H.R.883, Families Belong Together Act; S.271, Families Belong Together Act; H.R.1045,
Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act; and S.388, Families, Not Facilities Act of 2019; and H.R. 2203, the Homeland Security Improvement Act.
As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Javier |
Cuebas |
LIRS |
Staff Assistant, Rep. Barbara Kennelly; LC, Rep. Barbara Lee |
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Hillary |
Kipnis |
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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
H.R.168, Reentry and Reunification Act; H.R.365, This Land Is Our Land Act; H.R.507, Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019; H.R.549, Venezuela TPS Act of 2019; H.R.565, AMIGOS Act;
H.R.590, Freedom of Religion Act of 2019; H.R.541, Keep Families Together Act; S.292, Keep Families Together Act; H.R.1012, REUNITE Act; H.R.1069, Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act; S.397, Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act; S.557, REUNITE Act; S.661, Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019; H.Con.Res.5, expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes; H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019; S.874, Dream Act of 2019; H.R.1998, Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2019; S.197, Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2019; H.R.656, DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act; and H.R.1298, Higher Education Dream Act of 2019; H.R Protect Patriot Spouses Act; H.R. 858 DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act; S. 456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act; S. 1894, Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019; H.R. 3312, the Family Reunification Act of 2019; HR 2842, POD Act of 2019, a bill to prohibit any limitation on the entry of a Member of Congress to any facility for the detention of aliens, and for other purposes; H.R. 1236, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019; H.R. 3376, the Lady Liberty Act of 2019; S. 636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019; S. 874, the Dream Act of 2019; H.R. 2820, the Dream Act of 2019; H.R. 2783, TPS and DED Protection Act of 2019; H.R. 2821, the American Promise Act of 2019; S. 1474 Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019; and H.R. 2796 Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019.
As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We place a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
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), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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 |
Javier |
Cuebas |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Barbara Kennelly; LC, Rep. Barbara Kennelly |
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Hillary |
Kipnis |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3391, To Offer Refugees College Help (TORCH) Act.
As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We place a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
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
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Guelespe |
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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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