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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2345 Crystal Drive |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202-4801 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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: Jennifer Hatcher |
Date | 1/20/2022 3:58:46 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.5724 - White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health Act
S. 1251 - the Growing Climate Solutions Act
Child Nutrition Reauthorization, Improving the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to work more efficiently for retailers and their customers.
Operations Efficiency re General federal feeding programs such as SNAP EA and P-EBT in response to the pandemic
Efforts to address hunger
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Viohl |
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Matz |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
Payments: The need to bring transparency and competition into the broken payments marketplace
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 |
Jennifer |
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Viohl |
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Matz |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
EPA National Recycling Strategy Part One of a Series on Building a Circular Economy for All
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) - RECYCLE Act grants; Save Our Seas, Section 302 grants, recycling systems
H.R. 4433 / S.2388 - COMPOST Act
H.R. 4444 / S.2389 - Zero Food Waste Act
H.R. 2820 / S.2151 - Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021
H.R. 5389 / S.2645 - REDUCE Act of 2021
H.R. 2238 / S. 984 - the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2021
Recycling Infrastructure Prioritization
Climate Change and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Recommendations - with a focus on food waste
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Andrew |
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Matthew |
Viohl |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
Economic issues related to the food industry
H.R.6134 - the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act
H.R. 6026 - Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021
House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic & Consumer Policy Staff Report on Heavy Metals
FDA Closer to Zero H.R.2229/S.1019 - Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.
Report 117-82, which accompanied H. R. 4356, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2022, regarding food traceability/traceback
Report 117-43, which accompanied S. 2599, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, regarding food traceability/traceback
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Jennifer |
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Viohl |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
S. 742: Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021, and the need to protect retailers' confidential sales data
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Andrew |
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Matthew |
Viohl |
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Matz |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
H.R. 5541 - the Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act
Permanently expanding telehealth options for employees
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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Matthew |
Viohl |
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Matz |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
J-1 Visa - engagement via coalition letters with State Department; White House, House and Senate
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Andrew |
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Viohl |
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Christine |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
S.J.Res. 29/H.J.Res. 65
Issues related to food industry workforce
Executive Order 14042 - COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors
Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 842/S. 420)
FAMILY Act (HR 804 / S.248)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Administration (SBA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Andrew |
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Matthew |
Viohl |
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Matz |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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 MON
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.672 - Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 & H.R.1789 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to save Federal funds by authorizing changes to the composition of circulating coins, and for other purposes, supporting the bill
Federal Reserve debit routing
Swipe fee reform
Coin circulation issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Reserve System
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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Viohl |
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Christine |
Pollack |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Path out of the Pandemic, President Bidens COVID-19 Action Plan, including vaccine and testing requirements as well as the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
Emergency Temporary Standard and CMS Emergency Temporary Standard
White House actions to protect Americans against COVID-19, including policies relating to testing, vaccinations/boosters, and antiviral medicines
Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform
Pharmacist scope of practice, including authorities established by the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act
The Pharmacy DIR Reform To Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act (H.R. 3554 / S. 1909)
HR 5376 - Build Back Better Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Jennifer |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1816 - To require the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations related to sensitive personal information, and for other purposes
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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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act - Subtitle H - Pensions
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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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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. 5736 - Build Back Better Act - Subtitle I - (tax provisions; including discussion with Senate on funding alternatives)
H.R. 4940 / S.2680 - Real Corporate Profits Tax Act of 2021
Global Tax Deal - OECD Agreement & Additional Global Support - Pillar 1 & 2 - administration agencies
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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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
Issues related to supply chains and infrastructure
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) - RECYCLE Act grants; Save Our Seas, Section 302 grants, recycling systems
Extension of the Surface Transportation Investment Act
American Jobs Plan
DRIVE Safe Act (H.R. 1745/S. 659)
Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 (S.2016)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christine |
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Rural broadband access
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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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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
H.R. 2731/S. 1260 - the Endless Frontiers Act / U.S. Innovation and Competition Act - Section 2510 - Country of Origin Labeling Online 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
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Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr.; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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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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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