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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 444 N Capitol St., NW |
Address2 | Suite 445B |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 30110-12
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6. House ID# 319500000
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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
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: Stacia R Bretherton |
Date | 4/20/2018 4:52:46 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
House Draft/Senate Draft: Farm Bill of 2018; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR. McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCmt/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5261 - TEACH to Combat Addiction Act of 2018; all provisions
S. 2456 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018; all provisions
H.R. 5272 - RESULTS Act of 2018; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
III |
LCR. McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropsCmt/LA.DeWine |
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
FY18: HR. 3268/S. 1603/HR 1625/(PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Agriculture Appropriations) Division A, Title I Agriculture Programs: USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)- Hatch Act Funds, Smith Lever Funds, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Veterinary Medicine Loan repayment Program, Veterinary Services Grant Program
FY18: HR 3267/S. 1662/HR 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division B, Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate
FY17: HR 5293/S. 3000; HR 244 (PL 115-31); FY18: HR 3219/Senate Draft/HR 1625 (LS 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, Division C Title IV; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Defense Appropriations/Make America Secure Appropriations Act Department of Defense) Division C Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN)
FY18: HR 3266/S. 1609/HR 1625 (LS 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Energy and Water Appropriations) Division D, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); Continuing Resolution funding 21st Century Cures Act
FY18: HR 3354/Senate Draft/HR 1625 (LS 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division G, Title I: United States Geological Survey (USGS)- Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI); Title III: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
FY18: HR 3358/S. 1771/HR 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division H, Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN), International Education Programs, Institute of Education Sciences; Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Professions Funding
FY18: HR 3362/S. 1780/HR 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (State-Foreign Operations) Division K, Title II Agency for International Development (USAID): Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs
FY18: HR 3353/S. 1655/HR 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations) Division L, Title I Department of Transportation: Office of the Secretary, University Transportation Centers; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Operations and Research Highway Safety Research & Development; Autonomous Vehicle Development and Report Language re Designated AV Research Site
H.J. Res. 99: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes; all provisions
HR 1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; all provisions
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 |
Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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William |
Couch |
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LA. Nelson |
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Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5340 - Stronger Patents Act of 2018; all provisions
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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
H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY18; all provisions
H.R. 4909 - P.L. 114-328, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017: Title II, Provisions R,D,T and E, USAF provisions related to precision meteorology tools
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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
H.R. 1949/S. 859 - Campus Accountability and Safety Act; all provisions
House Draft/Senate Draft - Student Right to Know Before You Go Act of 2015; all provisions
H.R. 2434/S. 1121 - College Transparency Act; all provisions
H.R. 4001 - Student Loan Refinancing & Recalculation Act; all provisions
S. 1604 - The Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act; all provisions
H.R. 2482/S. 1808 - Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017; all provisions
H.R. 5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018; all provisions
HR. 4508/Senate Draft - Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform(PROSPER)Act; HEA Reauthorization
S. 1792/HR 3742 - Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2017; all provisions
H.R. 4399/S. 2136 - PSLF Technical Corrections Act; all provisions
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 |
Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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William |
Couch |
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LA.Nelson |
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Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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. 1663/S. 451 - Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2017; provisions that reauthorize the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2512 - Foster Youth and Driving Act; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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. 3922 - Championing Healthy Kids Act; all provisions
H.R. 5247/S. 204 -Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
III |
LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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
HR 496/S. 128 - The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act; all provisions
H.R. 3440/S. 1615 - Dream Act of 2017; all provisions
H.R. 1468 - Recognizing America's Children (RAC) Act; all provisions
S. 1852 - SUCCEED Act; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA. Nelson |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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
HR 3410 - Stop Infant Mortality and Recidivism Reduction Act (SIMARRA) of 2017; all provisions
HR 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2640 (2938) - The Road to Recovery Act; all provisions
HR 4710 - 340B PAUSE Act; provisions relating to 340 drug pricing
S. 2453 - Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018; provisions relating to 340B drug pricing
S. 2312 - HELP Act; provisions relating to 340B drug pricing
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Senate Draft - Strengthening Education through Research Act; all provisions
HR 6490/S. 3084 - American Innovation and Competitiveness Act; all provisions
S. 1390 - Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act (STRONGER Patents Act); all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA. Nelson |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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. 287 - Student Job Protection Act of 2017; all provisions
H.R. 1200/S. 736- Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2017; all provisions
Draft Language - Tax Reform; all provisions
H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; provisions related to higher education with a focus on provisions impacting students
H.R. 1268/S. 487 - Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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. 3388/Senate Draft - SELF DRIVE Act (Sec. 9 Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Council) / AV Start Act (Sec. 10 Highly Automated Vehicles Technical Committee)
S. 1885 - American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act (AV START Act); all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA. Nelson |
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Stacia Rastauskas |
Bretherton |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3218/S. 1598 - Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017; all provisions
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 |
Stanley |
Skocki |
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LCR.McEwen/LA.CR.Livingston/PSTHouseAppropCmt/LA.DeWine |
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William |
Couch |
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LA. Nelson |
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)
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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
27. Add the following 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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