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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2055 L Street, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28457-12
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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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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: Steve Danon, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs |
Date | 5/7/2019 7:26:15 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor all tax reform legislative matters.
Legislation and federal issues related to the 45B FICA Tip Credit.
Implementation of and technical corrections to Pub. L. No. 115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Proposals to restore the 15-year restaurant depreciation period.
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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Simpson |
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Roehl |
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Walker |
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Steve |
Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Intern, Rep. Chris Cox |
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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and federal issues related to FDA Model Food Code.
Legislation and federal issues related to Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Legislation and federal issues related to menu labeling.
H.R. 772/S. 261, Commonsense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017.
Federal issues related to FDA sodium docket.
Legislation and federal issues related to Agriculture Reform including Farm Bill legislation.
Legislation and federal issues related to catfish inspection.
H.R. 3444, Food Recovery Act of 2017.
H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.
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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Simpson |
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Roehl |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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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
Monitor appropriations process and proposals with respect to provisions and issues affecting the restaurant industry.
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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Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Walker |
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Steve |
Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to comprehensive immigration reform.
Proposed changes to DACA program.
H.R. 3711, Legal Workforce Act.
Visa worker programs, and H2B cap relief.
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)
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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Simpson |
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Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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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
Legislation and federal issues related to Association Health Plans, Small Business Health Plans, Healthcare-related Tax Credits, Health Savings Accounts, Auto Enrollment and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148).
Proposed revisions to and repeal of the ACA, including employer mandate.
H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017.
H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017.
H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act of 2017.
H.R. 3919/S. 1908, Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017.
H.R. 3956/S. 2670, STARS Act.
S. 1782, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2017.
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), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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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Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Steve |
Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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Aaron |
Frazier |
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Intern, Rep. Chris Cox |
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
Legislation related to FMLA and Sick Leave Reform.
Legislation related to the minimum wage.
Legislation and federal issues related to the Regulations on Overtime.
Legislation and federal issues related to the Regulations on Joint Employer.
H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017.
Proposals to reform ADA Title III.
Proposals regarding joint employers.
H.R. 1180, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017.
H.R. 3441, Save Local Business Act.
Department of Labor policies on tip pooling and micro-unions.
FLSA tip credit issues.
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), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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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Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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Steve |
Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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Meghan |
Smith |
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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
Legislation and federal issues related to vocational education and mentoring.
H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
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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Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Shannon |
Meade |
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Steve |
Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor data security and cybersecurity legislation and working drafts.
Monitor and discuss emerging mobile payment marketplace.
Legislation and federal activities related to credit card swipe fees and changes to card network surcharging rules.
S. 770, MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act of 2017.
H.R. 2105, NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act.
Federal Reserve policies.
H.R. 4668, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2017.
Draft legislation, the Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act.
H.R. 5388, Data Accountability and Trust Act.
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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Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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Steve |
Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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Meghan |
Smith |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, and H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017.
Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities.
Patent litigation reform.
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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Simpson |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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Dan |
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Matt |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and federal activity related to food, commodity and ethanol prices.
Legislation and federal activity related to environmental issues.
Legislation related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform.
H.R. 1315, The Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act.
S. 517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
H.R. 1314, The Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act.
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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Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Walker |
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Laura |
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Coleman |
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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. 2101, Prior Approval Reform Act.
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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Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Walker |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and federal activity related to Seafood Import Monitoring Program.
H.R. 2560, Reef Assassin Act.
H.R. 3108, Protecting Honest Fisherman Act of 2017.
H.R. 3588/S. 1686, The Red Snapper Act.
H.R. 2023/S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017.
H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
S. 3138, Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Agriculture 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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Abshire |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Danon |
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Kyle |
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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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Infrastructure proposals.
H.R. 5358, Developing Responsible Individuals For A Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Laura |
Abshire |
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Simpson |
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Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Trade negotiations.
NAFTA renegotiations and tariff actions.
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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Simpson |
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Danon |
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Kyle |
Coleman |
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Meghan |
Smith |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
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
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
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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