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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | One Massachusetts Ave. NW |
Address2 | Suite 880 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-1401 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 46131-12
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6. House ID# 306460000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Scott Bousum |
Date | 10/12/2018 1:33:46 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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1086 and H.R. 5121, bills to amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; S. 2416 and
H.R. 5038, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act of 2018; H.R. 2810, authorizes FY18 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation
H.R. 4633, the Credentialing, Educating, and Relevant Training Initiative for Your Heroes (CERTIFY Heroes) Act. This bill would make a minor amendment to 10 USC 2006a to give people in DOD the ability to use their tuition assistance for any credentials, licenses, or certifications recognized by or necessary for practice in their state.
H.R. 5515, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Tuition Assistance Parity
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) does not allocate funds for members of the Air National Guard (ANG) to receive Federal Tuition Assistance (TA). The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States urges the Air National Guard to fund Federal Tuition Assistance for all ANG members.
DA Form DD214
Include a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020 that requires the Secretary of Defense to complete the following: Modify the title of the DD Form 214 to Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty or Active Status. Issue a DD214 upon separation or discharge from a Reserve Component similar to exit from the Active Duty. This document should reflect all AC and RC service for the Servicemember
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Guard
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Bousum |
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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. 4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act. A bill designed to change the landscape of higher education to include new accountability metrics by doing away with gainful employment regulations as well as the 9010 regulation and replacing it with risksharing across all institutions in higher education. In order to support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills they need for lifelong success.
Negotiated Rulemaking to Rescind Gainful Employment, Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0042
EANGUS Supports Departments proposed rulemaking to amend 34 CFR 668.14 to require full disclosure of institutions program size, completion rates, cost, accreditation, whether their programs meet state requirements for licensure upon completion, and whether programs enable students to earn licensure in other states. For all student Veterans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Elkins |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY19 MILCON-VA bills Direct Report Language.
Rare Cancers. --- The disproportionate impact of rare cancers on veterans, the number of rare cancers affecting veterans that are understudied and misunderstood, and inadequate treatment options for rare cancers are concerning. Therefore, the Department is instructed to provide a report to the Committees within 90 days of enactment of this Act for each of the last five years: the prevalence rate of rare cancers among veterans; the types of treatments being provided to veterans specifically for rare cancers; any studies on rare cancers conducted by the Department; the Department's expenditures on the treatment of rare cancers; the Department's programs dedicated to addressing rare cancers among veterans; and recommendations on ways the Department can enhance rare cancer treatments for veterans.
H. R. 6769 GI Bill Transfer Extension Act. Amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period in which members of the uniformed services may transfer entitlement to educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Guardsmen and Reservists Post 9/11 GI Bill Parity
Members of the Army National Guard do not receive adequate credit for education benefits during deployments. Before October 1, 2016, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command interpreted Title 38 U.S.C. 3301(1)(B) to include only mobilization, contingency, Active Duty Operation Support for Army Component, and Contingency Operations for Active Duty Operation Support for Army Component as qualifying service for the PGIB. Reform of title 38 to recognize Guardsmens ADT, ADSW and Active Duty Operation Support for PGIB and TEB.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), 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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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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