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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1904 ASSOCIATION DRIVE |
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City | RESTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 20191 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 49602-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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: Amanda N. Karhuse |
Date | 10/20/2020 12:11:41 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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advanced Coursework Equity Act (S. 4480); Anti-Lunch Shaming Act (H.R. 2311/S. 1119), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 3539), Child Care for Working Families Act (H.R. 1364/S. 568), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (S. 2887), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Dannys Law (H.R. 3659) Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 5350/S. 3158), Educating for Democracy Act (H.R. 8925); Educator Preparation Reform Act (S. 969), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 4381/S. 2499), Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act (H.R. 727), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (no bill #); Expanding Access to the Workforce Through Dual Enrollment Act (H.R. 653), Fast Track to and Through College Act (S. 2736), IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 1878/S. 866), Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of Education Spaces (INSPIRES) Act (S. 3397/H.R. 6109), Jumpstart on College Act (H.R. 4108/S. 2395), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (S. 3033), Keep Our PACT Act (H.R. 2315/S. 1172), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (no bill #), Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act (S. 718/H.R. 3891), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 1109/S. 1122), National Assistant Principals Week resolutions (H. Res. 318/S. Res. 149), National Middle Level Education Month resolution (H. Res. 260), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 752), Promoting Readiness in Education to Prevent Additional Remediation and Expense (PREPARE) Act (S. 1516), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 8460), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S. 2600/H.R. 5611), Public Schools Week resolutions (H. Res. 254/S. Res. 126), Rebuild Americas Schools Act (H.R. 865/S. 266), Recruiting and Retaining Effective School Leaders Act (no bill #), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 2653/S. 2548), Save the Education Jobs Act (no bill #), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 4301), SOAR Permanent Authorization Act (S. 2682), Suicide & Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act (S. 2492), Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act (H.R. 762/S. 253), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 2639/S. 1418), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 3089/S. 1704), Summer Meals and Learning Act (H.R. 3667/S. 2070), Teachers are Leaders Act (S. 235/H.R. 3108), Trauma Informed Schools Act (H.R. 4146), What Can You Do For Your Country Act (H.R. 2441/S. 1205); 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act (H.R. 1591/S. 1299); and Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8523/S. 4100); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; School Leader Recruitment and Support program; Carl D. Perkins CTE program; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; IDEA; HEA reauthorization; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Quality Partnership Grants; Impact Aid; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; school climate and safety; community schools; school discipline guidance; educator diversity; National Teacher and Principal Survey; social & emotional learning; personal preparation under IDEA; school infrastructure; school funding on U.S. military installations (S. J. Res. 54); Title IX regulations on sexual harassment; Civil Rights Data Collection; bullying; Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence grant program; TEACH grant program; COVID-19; Education Stabilization Fund; demonstration grants for Indian Children and Youth Program; student loan debt cancellation; equitable services for private schools; arts education; Medicaid reimbursement for special education related services; and student eligibility requirements for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, 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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 6704); Library Stabilization Fund Act (H.R. 7486/S. 4181); Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (H.R. 6800); Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations for FY 2021 (H.R. 7614); Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act (H.R. 6379); Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800); and Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act (no bill #); and funding for non-defense discretionary programs; Title I; Title II, Part A; IDEA full funding; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; School Leader Recruitment and Support program; Title IV, Part A; Preschool Development Grants; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; STOP School Violence Act; Teacher Quality Partnership grants; the Corporation for National and Community Service; educator diversity; Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence grant program; Education Stabilization Fund; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; Child Care Development Block Grant; and maintenance of equity provisions for federal relief programs
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Emergency Educational Connections Act (H.R. 6563/S. 3690), E-Rate, Lifeline, Universal Service Fund, and homework gap
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 3570/S. 2008)
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
Cady Housh and Gamesha Thomas Suicide Prevention Act (H.R. 3778); Restoring, Enhancing, Securing, and Promoting Our Nations Safety Efforts (RESPONSE) Act (S. 2690); Health Force and Resilience Force Act (H.R. 6808/S. 3606); National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (H.R. 4194/S. 2661); Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act (H.R. 4564); Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 4585); Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act (H.R. 4861/S. 3006); Suicide Prevention Act (H.R. 5619/S. 3198); Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for Medicaid; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
DACA program, undocumented students, and Dream Act (H.R. 2820/S. 874)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bipartisan Background Check Act (H.R. 8) and gun violence prevention and mental health disabilities
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
Eagles Act (S. 495)
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Equality Act (H.R. 5/S. 788)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Homeless Children and Youth Act (H.R. 2001), Affordable Housing for Educational Achievement Demonstration Act (S. 3011), National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month (S. Res. 423), and Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S. 3923)
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act (H.R. 878); Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (H.R. 1994); payroll tax credit; and nonprofit organizations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
Requests to impose work-reporting requirements on very low-income parents and caregivers covered by Medicaid; paid sick leave; and Payroll Protection Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Delivery Systems (End ENDS) Act (H.R. 4264), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (H.R. 2339/S. 3174), SAFE Kids Act (H.R. 1498/S. 655), Smoke Free Schools Act (S. 1832/H.R. 4019), Tobacco Free Youth Act (S. 1541), Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 7286), Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarettes Applications Act (H.R. 8343), e-cigarettes, and premarket application of tobacco products
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
STOP School Violence Act grants
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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
School nutrition programs; Summer Food Service Program; Seamless Summer Option; Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program; and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Amanda |
Karhuse |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Assistance Category B Program and eligible reimbursable expenses under Public Assistance for COVID-19
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Zachary |
Scott |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. House |
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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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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