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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1800 M STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 330N |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Des Moines |
State | IA |
Zip Code | 50309 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 25237-12
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6. House ID# 311750000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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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: JONATHAN M. WEISGALL |
Date | 1/18/2018 10:30:12 AM |
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.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, FY 2018; H.R. 3266, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity, smart grid); H.R. 3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (Funding for NIST); H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (amendment re: Waters of the United States rule); H.R. 3358, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP); H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality);
H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program);
H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations (budget issues generally, Enhanced DoD Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency);
H.R. 5325, FY 2017 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (budget issues generally);
H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification);
H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement);
H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management);
H.R. 5926 (H. Rept. 114-699), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP));
H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment);
S.1609, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity, smart grid); S.1662, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (Funding for NIST); S.1771, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP).S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program);
S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification);
S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality);
S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency);
S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-264), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment);
S. 3040 (S. Rept. 114-274), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP));
S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement);
S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management);
H.R.0244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 / Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017; Draft House and Senate Energy-Water Appropriations (funding for grid security, Research & Development, the Office of Electricity, the Office of Fossil Energy and smart grid); Draft House and Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations (funding for WINN Act CCR implementation); Draft House and Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (funding for LIHEAP); Draft House and Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (funding for NIST); Draft House and Senate Budget Resolutions (energy issues, generally).
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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Weisgall |
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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
H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act;
H.R. 723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017;
H.R. 1109, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act;
H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act;
H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act;
H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act;
H.R. 3050, the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act;
S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act;
S. 186, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act;
S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017;
S.385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act;
S. 1039, a bill to expand the provision for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the PURPA of 1978 (Risch);
S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act;
S. 1844, the Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act;
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 |
Jonathan |
Weisgall |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act;
H.R. 1119, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act;
H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification;
H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes;
S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act;
S. J. Res. 21, providing for congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS;
S. 452, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act;
S. 1756, the Rebuild America Now Act.
Gateway West transmission line project.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Jonathan |
Weisgall |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 940, the Securing Communications of Utilities from Terrorist Threats Act;
H.R. 998, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act (amendment regarding bulk-power system physical and cyber security rules);
H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018;
H.R. 3050, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017;
S. 141, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act;
S. Res. 23, establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity;
S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure 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 |
Jonathan |
Weisgall |
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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. 238, Commodity End-User Relief Act (End-user protections);
H.R. 761, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act;
H.R. 1393, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017;
H.R. 1686, Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the limitation on the carryover of excess corporate charitable contributions by regulated public utilities;
H. Con. Res. 71, Fiscal Year 2018 Budget;
S. 270, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act;
S. 540, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017;
American Business Competitiveness Act; A Better Way: A Pro Growth Tax Code for all Americans;
General discussion on comprehensive tax reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - 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 |
Jonathan |
Weisgall |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act;
H.R. 2921, National Forest System Vegetation Management Pilot Program Act;
Senate discussion draft legislation on vegetation management;
Discussion draft legislation on vegetation 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jonathan |
Weisgall |
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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
H.R.244, Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017;
H.R. 338, To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce;
H.R.1837, To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce;
H.Res.430, Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day;
S.438, Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017.
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 |
Jonathan |
Weisgall |
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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.2930, Drone Innovation Act of 2017;
H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act;
S.1272,Drone Federalism Act of 2017;
S.1405,Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017.
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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