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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 | 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 800 S |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105458-12
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6. House ID# 445920001
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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
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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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: Bill McCarthy |
Date | 7/20/2021 4:36:43 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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1637, Hizballah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2021, all provisions.
Issues related to Chinas foreign policy and military strategy, Congressional oversight of Treasury, Foreign corruption and kleptocracy, Hezbollah terror finance, Irans terrorism activities and terror financing, Qatari terror finance, Sanctions evasion, Terror groups use of human shields, U.S. policy on China, U.S. policy on Iran, and U.S. sanctions policy (no bill).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - 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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Tyler |
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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. 2637, American Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2021, all provisions. H.R. 2731, Endless Frontier Act, (issues related to Chinas Military-Civil Fusion strategy). H.R. 3342, "Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act," all provisions. H.R. 3524, Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act, (issues related to U.S.-Taiwan cooperation and Chinese Communist Party malign influence activities). H.R. 3616, "Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999," (Issues related to Chinese military companies). H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, (issues related to Chinese military companies operating in the United States, U.S.-Israel Operations Technology Working Group, and Pacific Deterrence Initiative). H.R.3011, Holding Chinese Military Companies Accountable Act, all provisions. H.R.5515, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, (Issues related to Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act). S. 2000, U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership of 2021, all provisions. S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, (issues related to Chinas foreign policy and military strategy, the National Science Foundation, and intellectual property theft).
Issues related to Chinese military capabilities and strategy, Hamas activities and capabilities, Hezbollah in Latin America, Irans foreign policy and military strategy, Israel / Hamas conflict, Military technology research and development, Nonproliferation and arms control, Nuclear modernization, Russian military capabilities and strategy, Terror groups use of human shields, U.S. capabilities in cyberspace, U.S. defense supply chain, U.S. global force posture, U.S. military capabilities, U.S. policy on Afghanistan, U.S. policy on China, U.S. policy on India, U.S. policy on Iran, U.S. policy on Israel, U.S. policy on Lebanon, U.S. policy on Russia, U.S. policy on Syria, U.S. policy on Taiwan, U.S. policy on the Gulf Region, U.S. policy on Turkey, U.S. policy on Venezuela, U.S. space capabilities, U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, and United Nations peacekeeping operations (no bill).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Security Council (NSC), State - Dept of (DOS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Army - Dept of (Other), Navy - Dept of, Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Marines
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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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
Issues related to Department of Energy Capabilities, U.S. policy on China, U.S. policy on Iran, and
U.S. policy on Saudi Arabia (no bill).
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 |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, (issues related to National Cyber Director).
Issues related to Chinas foreign policy and military strategy, Chinas Military-Civil Fusion Strategy, Department of Homeland Security capabilities, Domestic terrorism, and U.S. capabilities in cyberspace (no bill).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Security Council (NSC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of
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
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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Irans foreign policy and military strategy and U.S. policy on Afghanistan (no bill).
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
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H. Res. 157, A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing the full scope of Iran's malign activities, including its nuclear program, ballistic and cruise missile capabilities, weapons proliferation, support for terrorism, hostage-taking, gross human rights violations, and other destabilizing activities, all provisions. H. Res. 394, A resolution condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the people of the State of Israel, all provisions. H. Res. 396, A resolution condemning the deadly and indiscriminate rocket attacks perpetrated against Israel by Hamas beginning the week of May 9, 2021, and expressing that the United States must continue to invest in and support Israel's security and sovereignty, all provisions. H. Res. 474, A resolution condemning and censuring Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts for defending foreign terrorist organizations and inciting anti-Semitic attacks across the United States, all provisions. H.R. 2718, Maximum Pressure Act, all provisions. H.R. 3342, "Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act," all provisions. H.R. 3390, Chinese Communist Party Influence Transparency Act, all provisions. H.R.261, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021, all provisions. S. 1169, Strategic Competition Act, all provisions. S. 1651, Hizballah in Latin America Accountability Act of 2021, all provisions. S. 1754, Chinese Communist Party Influence Transparency Act, all provisions. S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, (issues related to Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act). S. 2030, Iran Nuclear Treaty Act, all provisions. S. 65, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, all provisions. S. Res. 226, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States supports Israel, our greatest ally in the region, and its right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, all provisions. S. Res. 232, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that acts of violence against Jewish people in the United States and around the world and the poisonous rhetoric from politicians and others promoted by the media that has helped inspire such violence is condemnable and has no place in society, all provisions. S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, all provisions. S.1904, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021, all provisions. S.Res.72, A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing the full scope of Iran's malign activities, including its nuclear program, ballistic and cruise missile capabilities, weapons proliferation, support for terrorism, hostage-taking, gross human rights violations, and other destabilizing activities, all provisions.
Issues related to Anti-corruption efforts in Latin America, Chinas foreign policy and military strategy, Congressional oversight of U.S. foreign policy, COVID-19 pandemic, Hezbollah criminal activity, Human rights situation in Iran, Humanitarian assistance oversight, International and multilateral organizations, Irans foreign policy and military strategy, Irans nuclear program,
Nonproliferation and arms control, Normalization efforts in the Middle East, Palestinian politics and terrorism, Syrias chemical weapons program, U.S. foreign policy trends, U.S. policy on Afghanistan, U.S. policy on China, U.S. policy on Iran, U.S. policy on Israel, U.S. policy on Korean peninsula, U.S. policy on Latin America, U.S. policy on Nicaragua, U.S. policy on Russia, U.S. policy on Syria, U.S. policy on Taiwan, U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, United Nations reform and accountability, and USAID initiatives (no bill).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Security Council (NSC), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2225, National Science Foundation for the Future Act, (issues related to safeguarding research and innovation). H.R. 2731, Endless Frontier Act, (issues related to technology competition, research safeguards, and congressional oversight).H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, (issues related to National Cyber Director).
Issues related to U.S. capabilities in cyberspace (no bill).
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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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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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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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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