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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 | 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 800 S |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105458-12
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6. House ID# 445920001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: William McCarthy |
Date | 4/20/2020 2:49:05 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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1889, "TITLE Act," all provisions. S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions. H.R. 2513 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, all provisions. Issues related to beneficial ownership and AML/CFT (no bill).
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 |
Tyler |
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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
S.J. Res 68, "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress," all provisions. S. Res. 509, "A resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire," all provisions. S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, sections 1225, 1278, 1708, 5521, 6705, 7101-7155, 7401-7438, 7501-7503 (issues related to liberation efforts of Mosul and Raqqah from ISIS control, U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems, NDS implementation, Iranian efforts in Syria and Lebanon, Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, and the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019). S. 3176, "United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020," sections 104, 108, 206 (issues related to the extension of war reserves stockpile authority, eligibility of Israel for the strategic trade authorization exception to certain export control licensing requirements, and contingency plans to provide Israel with necessary defense articles and services). Issues related to Iraqi security assistance, Iran's precision-guided munitions (PGMs), Iranian influence in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, Iranian proxy militias, and U.S.-Israel technology cooperation (no bill).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Maseh |
Zarif |
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Professional Staff Member, U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, 2014-2016 |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H. Res. 752, "a resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression and condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests," all provisions. H. Res. 791, "a resolution condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protestors in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights," all provisions. S. 2943, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," sections 1261-1265 (issues related to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act). S. Res. 469, "a resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response," all provisions. H.R. 5595, "Israel Anti-Boycott Act," all provisions. S. 3327, "Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act," all provisions. H.R. 6015, "Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act of 2020," section 2 (issues related to potential special measures required at domestic financial institutions under this act). H.R. 6081, "Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act," all provisions. S. Res. 553, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities," all provisions. H. Res. 907, "a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities," all provisions. H.R. 4140, "Foreign Extortion Prevention Act," all provisions. H.R. 2167, "Protecting United States Businesses Abroad Act," all provisions. H.R. 4361, "Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act," all provisions. H.R. 3441, "Kleptocrat Exposure Act," all provisions. S.482, "Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019," all provisions. S.1328, "DETER Act," all provisions. H. J. Res 31, "Consolidated Appropriations Act," section 7035 (issues related to Arab League Boycott of Israel). S. 1838, "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," sections 5, 7 (issues related to sanctioning people responsible for undermining fundamental freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong and violations of U.S. export control laws and UN sanctions occurring in Hong Kong). S. Res. 195, "A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities," all provisions. S. 1790 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, sections 7412, 7423 (issues related to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019). Issues related to Iranian influence in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, Iranian cyberattacks, IRGC-Quds Force, Iranian human rights abuses, corruption in Iran, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iran sanctions evasion, UN blacklist of companies doing business in the West Bank, BDS, Hezbollah activities, Iran's nuclear program, Russia and Nordstream 2, Eastern Mediterranean issues, anti-Semitism, BDS, and Hezbollah in Europe, the campaign to lift sanctions in Iran in response to COVID-19, the role of Congress in U.S. sanctions policy, U.S. policy towards North Korea, U.S. policy towards Iraq, Iran sanctions, International Criminal Court, and Turkey sanctions.
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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Tyler |
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Maseh |
Zarif |
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Professional Staff Member, U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, 2014-2016 |
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. 5602, "Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020," sections 4, 5 (issues related to authorization of offices to combat domestic terrorism and training to combat domestic terrorism). Issues related to domestic terrorism responses, anti-Semitism, and BDS (no bill).
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
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Chinese bankruptcy proceedings and funding of higher education (No bill).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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