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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1255 23rd St, NW |
Address2 | Suite 455 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400873559-12
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6. House ID# 419410000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Chelsea R. Perez |
Date | 10/21/2020 5:28:08 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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
S. 1007, the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
H.R. 6395/S.- NDAA
H.R. 7608, Minibus #1
H.R. 7617, Minibus #2
H.R. 1380, S. 2561, the Big Cat Public Safety Act
H.R. 2, Invest in America Act
H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act
Wildlife crossings
Restrictions on double decker trailers
Bird safe buildings
S. 2891, Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act
S.4597PUPS Act
H.R. 1042, the Providing Responsible emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters
(PREPARED) Act
S. 877, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
Federal ban on wildlife killing contests
Wildlife trafficking prevention/disruption tools
P.L. 114-231 reauthorization (END Wildlife Trafficking Act)
Canned/captive hunting
H.R. 2795/ S. 1499 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act
S. 2453/H.R. 1568, the SAVE Right Whales Act
S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act
H.R. 5141/S. 2886 Humane Cosmetics Act
H.R. 1754 /S.4547, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
Hunting practices on public land (NPS/FWS regulations)
H.R. 8433/ S. 4749, Preventing Future Pandemics Act
H.R. 6043, PAW Against Trafficking Act
H.R. 6921, Healthy Dog Importation Act
H.R. 961/S. 2006 SAFE Act
H.R. 7521, Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act
H.R. 919, Bird-Safe Buildings Act
S. 614, Grizzly Bear State Management Act
S. 4589, Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020
S. 804, Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act
Communications Decency Act reform
H.R. 4804, the ProTECT Act
H.R. 2442/S. 4757 Puppy Protection Act
Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies
Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulatory reforms
Gray wolves
Prairie dogs
Animal Welfare Act enforcement
Kenai Wildlife Refuge hunting rule
National Park Service Preserves rule
VA dog research
North Atlantic right whale conservation
Wild horses and burros
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Sara |
Amundson |
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Miriam |
Brody |
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Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy |
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Tracie |
Letterman |
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Keisha |
Sedlacek |
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Jocelyn |
Ziemian |
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Staff member, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright |
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Gillian |
Lyons |
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Elizabeth D. |
Smith |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Congressman Matt Cartwright |
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Anna Marie |
Malloy |
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Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
Legislative Assistant Office, of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick
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Sarah D. |
Veatch |
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Staff Member, Office of Senator David Vitter
Staff Assistant, Office of Senator David Vitter
Research Assistant, Office of Senator David Vitter
Intern, Office of Senator David Vitter
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Lindsay |
Vierheilig |
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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
FY21 Appropriations
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies preventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections
Enforcement funding for the Horse Protection Act
USDA data purge of Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act records
Inspection of USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facilities
Shelter option for domestic violence survivors with companion animals
Humane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement
Animal Welfare Act disaster planning
Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act enforcement
Animal fighting enforcement
Line speed in processing plants
Class B random source dealers
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Wild horses and burros
Endangered Species Act enforcement
Maintain ESA protections for gray wolves
Prevent cruel hunting practices on public lands in Alaska
Combat wildlife trafficking
Sport hunted trophy import restrictions
Alternatives to animal testing/research
Save Vanishing Species Stamp - Multinational Species Conservation Funds
Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Wildlife crossings
Transportation of farm animals
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Right whales
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Wildlife Trafficking
Funding to protect global biodiversity
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Equine assisted therapy for veterans
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Retirement of chimpanzees to sanctuary
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Sara |
Amundson |
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Miriam |
Brody |
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Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy |
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Tracie |
Letterman |
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Keisha |
Sedlacek |
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Jocelyn |
Ziemian |
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Staff member, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright |
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Gillian |
Lyons |
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Elizabeth D |
Smith |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Congressman Matt Cartwright |
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Anna Marie |
Malloy |
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Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Legislative Assistant Office, of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick |
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Sarah D |
Veatch |
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Staff Member, Office of Senator David Vitter Staff Assistant, Office of Senator David Vitter Research Assistant, Office of Senator David Vitter Intern, Office of Senator David Vitter |
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Lindsay |
Vierheilig |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
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)
Internet Address:
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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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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |