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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1201 F STREET, NW, #300 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Winston-Salem |
State | NC |
Zip Code | 27101 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 33204-12
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6. House ID# 322070000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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: Richard L. Haselwood |
Date | 7/22/2024 1:25:05 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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 901, Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act of 2023
Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act
Issues surrounding FDA, PMTA, and MRTP compliance policies
Issues surrounding tobacco harm reduction
Issues surrounding efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco products
Discussions in support of the regulation of products containing synthetic nicotine and disposable e-cigarettes
Issues surrounding implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act
ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189 and FDA-2017-N-6565
NPRM for Docket No. FDA-2021-N-1349: Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes
Final Rule on Premarket Tobacco Product Applications and Substantial Equivalence Marketing Authorization Pathways for New Tobacco Products
Issues surrounding upcoming proposed rule on Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Certain Tobacco Products
Discussions regarding federal excise taxes and the taxation of tobacco products
Discussions regarding FDA enforcement of flavored disposable e-cigarettes and PMTA transparency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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 |
Cara |
Moon |
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Richard |
Haselwood |
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Shashrina |
Thomas |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Heather |
Endres |
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Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
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
Issues surrounding prevention of illicit tobacco, patents, tariffs, duty and customs, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
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 |
Richard |
Haselwood |
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Cara |
Moon |
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Shashrina |
Thomas |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Heather |
Endres |
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Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
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
Discussions concerning the FY 2024 appropriations bill; provisions related to the FDA regulation of tobacco
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 |
Richard |
Haselwood |
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Cara |
Moon |
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Shashrina |
Thomas |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Heather |
Endres |
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Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
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
S.2860, Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act
S. 1323/H.R. 2891, Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023
Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabidiol (CBD)
Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis
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 |
Richard |
Haselwood |
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Cara |
Moon |
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Shashrina |
Thomas |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Heather |
Endres |
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Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
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.2860, Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act
S. 1323/H.R. 2891, Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023
Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabidiol (CBD)
Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis
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 |
Richard |
Haselwood |
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Cara |
Moon |
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Shashrina |
Thomas |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Heather |
Endres |
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Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
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
S. 464, No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act
S. 2929/H.R. 5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act
Issues surrounding Internal Revenue Code 420
Discussions concerning the tax rate on corporate stock buybacks and U.S. multinationals foreign earnings
Discussions concerning draft legislation to amend corporate tax rates and federal excise taxes on tobacco products
Discussions concerning a retaliatory tax on international companies from countries that adopt extraterritorial tax schemes
Issues surrounding taxation of tobacco products
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 |
Richard |
Haselwood |
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Cara |
Moon |
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Shashrina |
Thomas |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Heather |
Endres |
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Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
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)
Internet Address:
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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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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |