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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 | 3222 N Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 340 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400665998-24
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6. House ID# 414510001
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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: Andrew M. Siff |
Date | 4/16/2021 2:59:54 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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
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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Granberg |
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Siff |
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Simpson |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 483, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2021," legislation to improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program and the delivery of death, disability, and education benefits for public safety employees; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to direct the Justice Department to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs for law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need to prevent New York City and other municipalities from refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in the apprehension of dangerous criminal aliens who are in the United States unlawfully.
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 466, the "Kelsey Smith Act," legislation to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to acquire cell location information from wireless providers in emergency situations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to access encrypted data (no bill introduced).
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 |
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Siff |
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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. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced). H. Con. Res. 11, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced).
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 |
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Granberg |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General education concerning the importance of qualified immunity to police officers and other public servants.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, White House Office, 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; S. Amdt. 310, to create a budget neutral reserve fund relating to assistance to officers injured or killed in the line of duty; S. Amdt. 313, to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to funding the police. Legislative proposal to provide appropriations to the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 2022; provisions related to funding for grant programs under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act and the STOIC Act (no bill introduced).
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General education concerning the need to preserve the collective bargaining rights of public employees, including law enforcement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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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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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ISSUE 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
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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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