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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 | 2055 L Street, NW |
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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 | 2008 |
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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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: Scott DeFife, EVP of Policy and Government Affairs |
Date | 09/28/2012 |
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
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008- H.R. 6049
Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008- S. 3125
Tip Tax Fairness Act- H.R. 2034
Restaurant Depreciation- H.R. 3622, S. 2170
H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008
Business Meal Deductability- H.R. 2648, S. 58
Social Security, No-Match Issues
-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 3221- business tax package that didn't end up being included on Senate side for restaurant depreciation, Hutchison/Nelson Amendments)
Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008- S. 3335
Tax Extenders and Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008- S. 3098
Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008- S. 3478
Emergencey Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- H.R. 1424
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008- H.R. 6601
Affordable Food and Fuel for America Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office
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 |
Michelle |
Reinke |
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Gay |
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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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
FDA Model Food Code
USDA & Listeria Risk Assessment
Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007- H.R. 3610
Farm Bill, H.R. 2419, S. 2302, H.R. 6124
The FDA Globalization Act of 2008 (House discussion draft)
Safe FEAST Act of 2008- H. R. 5904
Fresh Produce Safety Act- S. 2077
Help America Act- S. 1342, H.R. 2633-Title IV
MEAL Act- H.R. 3895, S. 2784
National Food Uniformity Act
Foodbourne Illness outbreaks
Avian Influenza
Trans Fatty acids
Mandatory Recall Authority- S. 1274, H. R. 2108
Mandatory Menu Labeling- Labeling Education and Nutrition Act- H.R. 7187, S. 3575
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act- S. 3385
Improving Food-borne Illness Surveillance and Response Act of 2008- S. 3358
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007- S. 1282
Catfish Inspection Grading Program in H.R. 6124
LEAN Act- S. 3575, H.R. 7187
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Michelle |
Reinke |
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Donna |
Garren |
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Sheila |
Weiss |
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Mike |
Shutley |
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John |
Gay |
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Chris |
Gordon |
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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
FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
FY09 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Federal Budget
FY09 Budget Resolution HConRes 312, SConRes 70
FY09 Appropriations
Personal Responsibility on budget matters
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Michelle |
Reinke |
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Brendan |
Flanagan |
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John |
Gay |
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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
ADA Amendments Act- S. 1881, H.R. 3195
Commonsense Consumption Act- H.R. 2183, S. 1323
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act- H.R. 420
ADA Notification Act- H.R. 3479
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Gay |
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Mike |
Shutley |
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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
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Fuel Standard
Affordable Food and Fuel for America Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, White House Office
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 |
Mike |
Shutley |
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Donna |
Garren |
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Michelle |
Reinke |
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Gay |
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Flanagan |
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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
Comprehensive Immigration Reform- S. 1348, H.R. 572, S. 9, H.R. 138, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5233, H.R. 5495, S. 2839
H-2B Seasonal Workers- S. 988, H.R. 1843- Save our Seasonal Small Business Act
SAVE Act- H.R. 4088
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), State - Dept of (DOS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office
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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Gay |
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Mike |
Shutley |
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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
Mental Health Parity, S. 558, Benefit Mandates
Association Health Plans/Small Business Health Plans
Tax Credits, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Improvement/Expansion Act- H.R. 3234
National Health Information Incentive Act- H.R. 1952
Uniform application of ERISA mandates
Workforce Training
SHOP Act- S. 2795, H.R. 6210
CHOICE Act- H.R. 6582
Health Care Reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office
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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Flanagan |
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John |
Gay |
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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
Minimum Wage
FMLA/Sick Leave Reform- H.R. 1542, S. 1681, S. 910
OSHA- Protecting America's Workers Act- H.R. 2049, S. 1244
Employee Free Choice Act- S. 1041, H.R. 800
Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act- H.R. 2831
Fair Pay Restoration Act- S. 1843
Indoor Air Guidelines
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office
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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Gay |
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Shutley |
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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
Vocational Education/Mentoring
Workforce Reinvestment & Adult Education Act
Tip Credit/Tip Pooling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - 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 |
Brendan |
Flanagan |
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Michelle |
Reinke |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expanding Access to Small Business Administration Loans
Katrina Small Business Relief
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Flanagan |
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Gay |
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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
Credit Card Interchange Fees
The Credit Card Fair Fee Act- H.R. 5546, S. 3086
PCI Compliance
The Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act- H.R. 4008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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Flanagan |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of 9/11 Commission Act- S. 4
The Travel Promotion Act- H.R. 3232, S. 1661
Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act- S. 35
Visa Waiver Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Gay |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Offshore Aquaculture Act- H.R. 2010, S. 1609
Farm Bill- H.R. 2419, S. 2302- The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008- H.R. 6124
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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Internet Address: http://www.restaurant.org/aboutus/lda
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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