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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW |
Address2 | SUITE 530 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004-2608 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 316890-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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: Cindy Stevens |
Date | 10/20/2016 4:34:27 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 ACC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5983 The Financial Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs (CHOICE) Act of 2016, issues regarding PCAOB disciplinary proceedings, PCAOB information sharing, and 404(b) sections;
H.R. 1525 Disclosure Modernization and Simplification Act of 2015, general issues regarding summaries;
H.R. 37 Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act, general issues regarding emerging growth companies and accounting issues; and
H.R. 6251 / S. 1084 PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015, general issues regarding disciplinary proceedings before the PCAOB.
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 |
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Givens |
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Iandoli |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5792 / S. 3263 Modernizing Outdated and Vulnerable Equipment and Information Technology (MOVE IT) Act of 2016, general issues regarding technology system modernization;
H.R. 6004 Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2016, general issues regarding technology system modernization;
H.R. 1731 National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, general issues regarding cybersecurity;
H.R. 1560 Protecting Cyber Networks Act, general issues regarding cybersecurity;
S. 754 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, general issues regarding cybersecurity; and
General issues regarding cybersecurity and potential impacts to financial statements.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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Patrick |
Givens |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5069 Cybersecurity Systems and Risks Reporting Act, general issues regarding audit controls;
H.R. 4450 Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, general issues regarding deterring money laundering;
H.R. 4242 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding deterring money laundering;
H.R. 4139 Fostering Innovation Act of 2015, general issues regarding public accounting requirements;
General issues regarding SEC nominations;
General issues regarding capital formation; and
General issues regarding Congressional oversight of financial institutions.
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 |
Patrick |
Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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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
H.R. 2578 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, general issues regarding appropriations;
H.R. 5634 / S. 3001 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017, general issues regarding authorization and appropriations;
H.R. 4909 / S. 2814 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, general issues regarding national defense authorizations and appropriations;
H.R. 5485 / S. 3067 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, general issues regarding appropriations;
General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
H.R. 5394 / S. 2844 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, general issues regarding authorization and appropriations;
H.R. 5054 / S. 2956 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, general issues regarding Department of Agriculture authorization and appropriations; and
General issues regarding Legislative Branch appropriations.
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 |
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Brown |
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Womack |
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Iandoli |
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Thomas M. |
Davis |
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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
H.R. 5995 GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016, general issues regarding acquisition;
H.R. 1597 Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act, general issues regarding procurement;
H.R. 490 Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015, general issues regarding workforce;
S. 434 Security Clearance Accountability, Reform, and Enhancement Act of 2015, general issues regarding workforce;
H.R. 3361 Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016, general issues regarding workforce;
H.R. 2320 / S. 614 Federal Improper Payments Coordination Act of 2015, general issues regarding improper payment prevention;
General issues regarding government contracting reporting; and
General issues regarding Department of Education procurement.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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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. 5801 Protect and Grow American Jobs Act, general issues regarding immigration;
S.153 Immigration and Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2015, general issues regarding immigration; and
H.R. 213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015, general issues regarding immigration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, 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 |
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Brown |
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Givens |
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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
H.R. 4141 Tax Return Preparer Competency Act of 2015, general issues regarding IRS licensing of tax preparers;
H.R. 2821 Partnership Audit Simplification Act of 2015, general issues regarding the audit of partnerships by the IRS;
S. 137 Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2015, general issues regarding IRS licensing of tax preparers;
Joint Committee on Taxation 108-15, The Chairman's Mark of a Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud, general issues regarding identity theft and fraud prevention;
General issues regarding due dates for tax returns;
General issues regarding tax reform and tax reform blueprint; and
General issues regarding IRS management.
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
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Iandoli |
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Patrick |
Givens |
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Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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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
General issues regarding the Employer Information Report;
General issues regarding partnerships;
General issues regarding proposed Department of Labor overtime regulations; and
General issues regarding Department of Labor regulations implementing Executive Order 13673 (Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces).
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
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Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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Bill |
Womack |
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Peter |
Brown |
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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
S. 1101 MEDTECH Act, general issues regarding Food and Drug Administration regulations;
General issues regarding Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs; and
General issues regarding Federal Drug Administration / National Institutes of Health Policy.
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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Womack |
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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
H.R. 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016, general issues regarding Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization.
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 |
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Womack |
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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
General issues regarding the implementation of veterans medical services programs.
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
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Womack |
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Brown |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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