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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 | 4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE |
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City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203-1606 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 50887-12
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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
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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: Susan Hamsher |
Date | 1/18/2019 10:12:54 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
2018 Fire and Forest Management Priorities: fire funding, wildfire funding reform
H.R. 502/S 896 - Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF): permanent and omnibus funding.
2018 Agriculture Appropriations: Funding for farm bill conservation programs, conservation technical assistance, and agricultural research services, 302b allocations
S. 2811: FY18 Omnibus bill
S. 1609/H.R. 3266: 2018 Energy and Water Appropriations: Army Corps of Engineers funding for Chicago Area Waterways reports and updates to the methods considered to prevent two-way transfer of Automated Information Systems(AIS); funding for Brandon Road Lock and Dam Tenantively Selective Plan (TSP) for invasive species.
Amendment to H.R. 1625: 2018 Budget and Appropriations: omnibus fire funding
H 6147/S 3073: 2018 Interior and Environment Appropriations: fire funding, forest management, Department of Interior (DOI) wildfire and United States Forest Service (USFS) appropriations; conservation and environment provisions
S. 2975: 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations: discussions to keep sage grouse rider language out and minimize impact on federal management plan in the FY18 bill;; reauthorizing the program and funding levels for LWCF.
FY19 Joint Fire Science, Wildfire Suppression and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Accounts.
2019 Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Appropriations: Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund; National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Habitat Management and Restoration which includes NOAA habitat restoration grant program; coastal resiliency grants and sea grants programs
BUDGET
2018 Fire and Forest Management Priorities: fire funding, wildfire funding reform
H.R. 502/S 896 - Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF): permanent and omnibus funding.
2018 Agriculture Appropriations: Funding for farm bill conservation programs, conservation technical assistance, and agricultural research services.
S. 2811: FY18 Omnibus bill
S. 1609/H.R. 3266: 2018 Energy and Water Appropriations: Army Corps of Engineers funding for Chicago Area Waterways reports and updates to the methods considered to prevent two-way transfer of Automated Information Systems(AIS); funding for Brandon Road Lock and Dam Tenantively Selective Plan (TSP) for invasive species.
Amendment to H.R. 1625: 2018 Budget and Appropriations: omnibus fire funding
H 6147/S 3073: 2018 Interior and Environment Appropriations: fire funding, forest management, Department of Interior (DOI) wildfire and United States Forest Service (USFS) appropriations; conservation and environment provisions
S. 2975: 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations: discussions to keep sage grouse rider language out and minimize impact on federal management plan in the FY18 bill;; reauthorizing the program and funding levels for LWCF.
FY19 Joint Fire Science, Wildfire Suppression and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Accounts.
2019 Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Appropriations: Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund; National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Habitat Management and Restoration which includes NOAA habitat restoration grant program; coastal resiliency grants and sea grants programs
2019 Agriculture Appropriations: ARS funding
S 3109/H 3355: 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations: Support for funding for FEMA related to mapping and mitigation.
S. 3108 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019
S.3072: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
H.R. 5895 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations: Green Climate Fund, USAID biodiversity and landscapes
S. 1023: Tropical Forest Conservation Act
H.R. 2810: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018, Sec. 314 and Sec. 5001-5006
2020 Interior and Environment Appropriations: FY2020 President's Budget
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Forest Service, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), State - Dept of (DOS)
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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Ward |
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Cecilia |
Clavet |
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Garrett |
Wallace |
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Michelle |
Dietz |
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Nav |
Dayanand |
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Kameran |
Onley |
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Susan |
Donovan |
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Alice |
Tripp |
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James |
Hague |
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Brent |
Keith |
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Thomas |
Farmer |
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Michael |
Dennis |
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Tom |
Cors |
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Sarah |
Murdock |
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Christie |
McGregor |
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Emily |
Myron |
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Andy |
Michaels |
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Cathy |
Baker |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
AGRICULTURE
2018 Farm Bill, specifically Title II: Conservation; Title VIII: Forestry; Title VII: Research, Extension, and Related Matters Title; Amendment #3161. Issues including soil health, ESA, and nutrient management.
S. 2487: Support Agricultural Data Act of 2018
2018 Budget and Appropriations: Funding for Agricultural Research Service; funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
H.R. 4892: Collaborative Water and Soil Enhancement Act of 2018: advocate that Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) work with technical service providers to increase adoption of soil health and nutrient management practices.
S.3042/H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018: Farm Bill Conference Report: Conservation Title and Forestry Title including Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Forest Service, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Alec |
Ward |
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Andy |
Michaels |
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Cecilia |
Clavet |
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Garrett |
Wallace |
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Jennifer |
Conner Nelms |
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Michelle |
Dietz |
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Nav |
Dayanand |
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Susan |
Donovan |
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Kameran |
Onley |
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Christie |
McGregor |
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Michael |
Dennis |
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Elizabeth |
Crow |
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Brent |
Keith |
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Emily |
Myron |
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Thomas |
Farmer |
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Cathy |
Baker |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Clean Air and Water
S. 2585/ H.R. 8: 2018 Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA). Support for various projects and for a provision to study the implementation of natural infrastructure work and to allow for levee setback during emergency repair after flooding; Lower Mississippi River Feasibility Study; Meramac River Study; Levee Realignment; GAO study on natural infrastrucure
H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017: shared National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy platform; navigated the Oregon Biological Opinion (BiOp) issue.
H. Res. 195: climate solutions caucus
S. 2800: America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: Support for various projects and for inclusion of a provision related to amending the ecosystem restoration continuing authorities program.
H.R. 502/S 896 - Land and Water Conservation Fund
Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP)
H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017
Water Resources Development Act
S.3021: Sec. 1149
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Alice |
Tripp |
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James |
Hague |
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Nav |
Dayanand |
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Sarah |
Murdock |
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Christie |
McGregor |
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Andy |
Michaels |
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Michael |
Dennis |
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Sarah |
Murdock |
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Elizabeth |
Crow |
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Jessica |
Wilkinson |
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Garrett |
Wallace |
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Thomas |
Farmer |
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Kameran |
Onley |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2340/S.1027: Secure Rural Schools Act Reauthorization
H.R. 502/S 896 - Land and Water Conservation Fund
S.569 - Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act
H.R.1434, S 571 - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Natl Park Service (NPS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Dayanand |
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Christie |
McGregor |
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Sarah |
Murdock |
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Brent |
Keith |
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Abbie |
Meador |
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Jennifer |
Conner Nelms |
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Emily |
Myron |
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Thomas |
Farmer |
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Kameran |
Onley |
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Cathy |
Baker |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Natural Resources
H. Res. 195: Climate Solutions Caucus
2018 Fire and Forest Management Priorities: advocate for fire funding fix to be included in the FY18 omnibus bill; Timber Innovation Act; Community Wood Energy Innovation Act
Disaster Appropriations in Budget H.R. 1892: federal funding post 2017 disasters.
Various bills to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program: including improved risk mitigation and mapping, investment s in natural infrastructure
Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
H.R. 4062: work to support Digital Coast Act
H.R. 4460 Disaster Relief Reform Act: natural infrastructure for funding risk reduction mitigation.
H.R. 2862, Wildfire Disaster Funding Act: fire funding fix in FY18 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
H.R. 502/S 896 - Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorization and funding.
HR 8: Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): natural infrastructure and study authorization; project authorizions on the Mississippi and Meranec Rivers; Section 1023 of SB
H.R.4465/S.2166, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017: funding for endangered fish recovery programs on the Upper Colorado River.
Collaborative Forests Landscape Restoration Act Reauthorization
Landscape Scale Mitigation Policy
H.R. 2936, Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017
S. 2800 Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
H.R. 5846 - Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act: study on voluntary buyout post disaster
H.R. 2875, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Administrative Reform Act of 2017: advocated for reauthorization of the NFIP
H.R.4465/S.2166, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017: reauthorization and funding for endangered fish recovery programs on the Upper Colorado River
Endangered Species Act: Incentives for private land conservation; Sections 314 and 5001-5006
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mitigation Policy
Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Policy; Permitting for impacts to eagles
HR 4819: DELTA Act
S 2320: BUILD Act
H.R. 200: Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Portman-Udall substitute amendment
Collaborative Forests Landscape Restoration Act Reauthorization
Save our Seas Act
2019 Budget and Appropriations: Forest service and wildlife provisions
Special Disaster Funding Appropriations
S. 3087/H.R. 4525 - Living Shorelines Act of 2018
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), U.S. Forest Service, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), 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 |
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Crow |
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Garrett |
Wallace |
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James |
Hague |
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Kameran |
Onley |
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Nav |
Dayanand |
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Sarah |
Murdock |
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Michelle |
Dietz |
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Christie |
McGregor |
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Tom |
Cors |
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Andy |
Michaels |
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Brent |
Keith |
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Abbie |
Meador |
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Emily |
Myron |
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Jessica |
Wilkinson |
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Susan |
Donovan |
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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. 195: Climate Solutions Caucus; meetings to discuss protecting climate change programs and Paris Agreement; Market Choice Act
[no bill no.] Offshore Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Reform: shared comments to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
H.R. 5031 Challenges and Prizes for Climate Act
S2448 - American Innovation and Manufacturing Act
S1460- Energy and Natural Resources Act
S.2602 - USE IT Act
H.R.7173 - Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS)
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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Dayanand |
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Christie |
McGregor |
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Michael |
Dennis |
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Murdock |
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Maya |
Batres |
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Legislative Aide - Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan |
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
TAX
H.R. 6999 - Captial Gains Exclusion for Conservation Sales: Provisions related to Section 170(h) of Internal Revenue Code.
Energy Technology Tax Credits
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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Kameran |
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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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