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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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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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6. House ID# 310740000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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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Method A.
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: Cicely Simpson, Executive Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs |
Date | 4/20/2016 5:54:43 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.
S. 1399 - Small Business Expensing Act of 2015.
H.R. 2754 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make the Work Opportunity Tax Credit permanent.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to the 45 FICA Tip Credit.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to FDA Model Food Code.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to menu labeling.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Food Safety.
Monitor federal issues related to FDA sodium docket.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to the allocation of Red Snapper in the Gulf.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to catfish inspection.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to labelling genetically modified foods.
H.R. 1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
H.R. 2017/S. 2217 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015.
H.R. 4184 - The Food Recovery Act.
S. Amdt 3450 to S. 764 - Generically Modified Food.
Monitor efforts on S.2012 to expand state jurisdiction over fisheries.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Cicely |
Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Joan |
McGlockton |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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 legislation and federal activity related to budget and appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Cicely |
Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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
Monitor 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.
Monitor the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148).
Monitor the implementation of the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152).
Monitor proposed revisions to the ACA.
S.30 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act.
H.R. 30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015.
S. 1809/H.R. 863 - Simplifying Technical Aspects of Seasonality Act (STARS Act).
H.R. 2712 - The Common Sense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015.
S. 1697/H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act.
S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act.
H.R. 3112 - Be Open Act.
S. 2045/H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015.
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), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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
Monitor legislation related to FMLA and Sick Leave Reform.
Monitor legislation related to the minimum wage.
H.R. 2150/S. 1150 - Raise the Wage Act.
H.R. 3459/S. 2015/S. 2686 - The Protecting Local Businesses Opportunity Act.
H.R. 4773/S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act.
Monitor other legislation and federal issues related to the Proposed Regulations on Overtime.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), White House Office, 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 |
Angelo |
Amador |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Simpson |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Vocational Education and mentoring.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Walker |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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 & Cyber Security legislation and working drafts.
Monitor and discus emerging mobile payment marketplace.
Monitor the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203) and Sec. 920 related to debit card fee reforms.
Monitor legislation and federal activities related to credit card swipe feed and changes to card network surcharging rules.
H.R. 2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015.
S. 1484 - Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015.
H.R. 1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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Joel |
Bailey |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to ADA Advance Notice.
Monitor legislation related to music licensing issues.
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Patent Trolls and Patent Assertion Entities.
H.R. 9 - the Innovation Act.
S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 or the PATENT Act.
H.R. 2045 - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015.
H.R. 3765 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Cicely |
Simpson |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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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
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to food, commodity and ethanol prices.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to commercial building and appliance efficiency.
Monitor legislation and federal activity related to environmental issues.
Monitor legislation related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform.
H.R. 704 - The Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act.
H.R. 703 - The Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act.
S. 577 - Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015.
S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act.
S. 577 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - 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 |
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Simpson |
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Dan |
Roehl |
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Matt |
Walker |
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Laura |
Abshire |
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Joel |
Bailey |
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Laura |
Chadwick |
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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.4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016
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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Simpson |
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Walker |
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Roehl |
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Bailey |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.restaurant.org/About-Us/What-We-Do/Federal-Lobbying-Disclosure-Act
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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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