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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 | 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2811-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: Paul G. Billings, Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Education |
Date | 04/21/2014 |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution including the following legislation: H.R.275 End Radon in Schools; H.R.367 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; H.R. 1154 BREATHE Act; H.R. 1220 Asthma Inhalers Relief Act of 2013; S.15 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; S.332 Climate Protection Act of 2013;
H.R.271 Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; H.R.2127 To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible.; H.R.2023 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; H.J.RES.64 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; H.R.3341 VALUE Act of 2013; H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; S.1401 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act; S.1627 American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; H.R. 4012 the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R.3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; S.1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; S.1988 A bill to allow States to waive regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act relating to electric generating units under certain circumstances; H.R.3702 Refinery Regulatory Reduction Act of 2013; S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Interior & Environment Appropriations; Issues related to air pollution and health; Issues related to air pollution from vehicles and fuels; Issues related to air pollution from power plants and other stationary sources; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to tobacco use prevention, cessation, secondhand smoke and product regulation including the following legislation: H.R.367 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; H.R.792 : Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2013; S.15 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; S.39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act; S.194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013;
S.772 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2013; S.826 Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act; H.R.1578 To amend section 1101 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide additional funds to permit additional individuals to enroll under the preexisting condition insurance program and expand eligibility, to be funded through a temporary increase in the cigarette tax, and for other purposes; H.R.2990 Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2013; S.10 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; S.954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; H.R.3341 VALUE Act of 2013 H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; H.R. 4325 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014; S. 2047 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014; S. Res 330 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of "Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States" and the significant progress in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use, and supporting an end to tobacco-related death and disease; Issues related relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 MilCon VA Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations; Issues related to tobacco cessation coverage; Issues related to Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to the smuggling of tobacco products; Issues related to the National Institutes of Health; Issues related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Issues related smokefree air; Issues related to tobacco taxes; Issues related to tobacco trade; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), White House Office, Education - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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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
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; tobacco control and air pollution including the following legislation: S.10 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; S.954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014;
Issues related relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Interior & Environment Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 MilCon VA Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Education - 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 |
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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
Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation: H.R.1007 Asthma Management Plans in School Act; H.R. 1220 Asthma Inhalers Relief Act of 2013; H.R.275 End Radon in Schools;
H.R.1549 Helping Sick Americans Now Act; H.R.1578 To amend section 1101 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide additional funds to permit additional individuals to enroll under the preexisting condition insurance program and expand eligibility, to be funded through a temporary increase in the cigarette tax, and for other purposes; H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; H.R. 4384 America HEALS Act; S. 2115 American Cures Act; H.R. 4108 Breath of Fresh Air Act; H.R. 4012 the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; Issues related relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 MilCon VA Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Interior & Environment Appropriations; Issues related to the prevention of lung disease; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the National Institutes of Health; Issues related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Children's Health Insurance Program; Issues relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related health disparities and health equity; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to the implementation of the Presecription Drug User Fee Act; Issues related to the Family Asthma Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation: Issues related to tobacco cessation coverage; Issues related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to Medicaid.
; H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; Issues related relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; Issues related to the Children's Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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
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
Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation:Issues related to burn pits and respiratory illnesses in active duty and veterans; Issues related to tobacco use in the military;
H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 MilCon VA Appropriations;Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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
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
Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation: Issues relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to tobacco-free facilities; Issues related to tobacco cessation coverage; Issues related to burn pits and respiratory illnesses in active duty and veterans;
H.R.3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 MilCon VA Appropriations; Issues relating to Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
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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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
Issues related to nonprofit postal rates including H.R.2748 Postal Reform Act of 2013; S. 1486 Postal Reform Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Postal Regulatory Commission,
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
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
Issues related to lung health including the following legislation: S.194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013; S.826 Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act; Issues related to nonprofit organizations. Issues related to tobacco tax; Issues related to the President's Budget
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Education - Dept of
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
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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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