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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 25 E Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 63495-12
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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
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Laura Peralta-Schulte |
Date | 5/5/2021 7:00:55 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supported Budget Reconciliation process for FY 2021 to support the American Rescue Plan.
NETWORK supports efforts to increase spending for human needs programs in the FY 2022 process in the areas of refundable tax credits, healthcare expansion, paid leave, housing and broadband infrastructure, and food program expansion. NETWORK supports decreasing spending on immigration enforcement and detention and defense spending including ending the 1033 program.
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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports H.R. 1/S. 1 and is working to pass this bill.
NETWORK strongly supports H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and urges passage.
NETWORK strongly supports Every Child Deserves a Home (bill introduction shortly) protecting the rights of LGBTQ individuals and families to adopt foster children and to protect LGBTQ children in foster care.
NETWORK strongly supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and urges passage in the 117th Congress.
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 |
Quincy |
Howard |
Sister |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports the Every Child Deserves a Home bill (which will be introduced shortly) and urges passage this Congress to protect the civil rights of all LGBTQ indviduals.
NETWORK strongly supports passage of the Pregnancy Assistance Fund to support pregnant teens who need assistance during pregnancy to protect maternal and infant health.
NETWORK strongly supports paid family leave and paid sick leave to ensure that parents and care gives have the support they need to be successful at work and at home.
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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
Ms. |
Senior Government Relations Advocate |
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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports the Every Child Deserves a Home bill (to be introduced shortly) to eliminate discrimination against LGBTQ adoptive parents and children in the foster care system.
NETWORK strongly supports the Healthy Families Act and Paid Leave Act to ensure workers have the ability to thrive at work and at home.
NETWORK strongly supports the Pregnancy Assistance Fund to provide critical supports to pregnant teens to promote maternal and infant health.
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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
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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
NETWORK supported international funding for the World Health Organization and COVAX to meet the challenges of the global pandemic in the American Rescue Plan.
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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
Ms. |
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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
NETWORK strongly supportive the expansions of health premium tax credits, Medicaid coverage for maternal health, Medicaid coverage for returning citizens, expansion of Medicaid financing for non-Medicaid expansion states in the American Rescue Plan.
NETWORK strongly supports HR 3 and urges Congress to pass bill this year.
NETWORK strongly supports healthcare for all and believes healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
NETWORK strongly supports Medicare for All.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
Ms. |
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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
NETWORK strongly supports decreased funding for the Department of Homeland Security related to immigration enforcement and the creation of a border wall.
NETWORK strongly urges the Biden Administration to end Trump Administration regulations related to restricting people from seeking asylum in the United States.
NETWORK strongly supports the Biden Administration's Executive Order ending Trump Era Public Charge regulations.
NETWORK strongly supports the Biden Administration's Executive Order ending the Muslim ban.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
Ms. |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supports Executive Action on eviction moratorium during the COVID pandemic.
NETWORK strongly supported Rental Assistance and increased vouchers in the American Rescue Pan.
NETWORK belies everyone is entitled to housing. We strongly support the Biden Administrations proposal to expand affordable housing units and seek universal vouchers in the upcoming recovery bill.
NETWORK strongly supports expanding access to broadband for all.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
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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
NETWORK strongly supports the American Dream and Promise Act and urges immediate passage.
NETWORK strongly supports the Farmworker Modernization Act and urges immediate passage.
NETWORK strongly supports the No Ban Act and urges passage.
NETWORK strongly supports S. 747, Citizenship for Essential Workers Act, and urges immediate passage.
NETWORK strongly supports increasing the number of refugees to the United States in 2021 to 75,000.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
Ms. |
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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
NETWORK strongly support the Raise the Wage Act and urges immediate passage.
NETWORK strongly supports the Healthy Families Act and Paid Leave Act.
NETWORK strongly supports the Equal Pay Act.
NETWORK strongly supported expansion of Unemployment Benefits in the America Rescue Plan.
NETWORK seeks the Biden Administrations proposals in the American Jobs plan to create significant number of good paying jobs to ensure an equitable recovery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Quincy |
Howard |
OP |
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Peralta-Schulte |
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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
NETWORK strongly supports the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act and urges Congress pass it immediately.
NETWORK strongly supports efforts to discrimination in sentencing particularly related to drug convictions. We strongly support the Equal Act, which would end sentencing disparities between crack and cocaine convictions.
NETWORK strongly urges the Biden Administration to end the federal death penalty.
NETWORK strongly supports ensuring returning citizens have timely access to critical benefit programs such as healthcare, housing and food as well as immediate rights to participate in elections.
NETWORK urges Congress to end the 1033 program which has lead to increased militarization of our communities and at the border.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Howard |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK believes all people living in the United States, including immigrants, should have access to healthcare.
NETWORK supports Medicare for All.
NETWORK urges all states to expand Medicaid.
NETWORK worked hard to advocate for the healthcare expansion provisions included in the American Rescue plan.
NETWORK supports the HEAL Act so that immigrants have full access to healthcare.
NETWORK supports H.R. 3 and believes Medicare should have the ability to negotiate drug prices with the pharmaceutical industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Sculte |
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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
NETWORK strongly supported expansions of the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit in the American Rescue bill. NETWORK urges Congress to support permanent extensions of these credits in the upcoming recovery bill.
NETWORK strongly supports closing tax loopholes so that corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes. This includes seeking repeal of many tax provisions passed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that benefits the rich and well-connected.
NETWORK supports passage of a bill to ensure tax preparers are required to pass a competency test before providing services, particularly related to understanding complexity around the refundable credits.
NETWORK supports efforts at the IRS to create a simple free file/no file system/s to allow low income individuals access to refundable credits.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), 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 |
Laura |
Peralta-Schulte |
Ms. |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly urges USTR to pursue a waiver to the TRIPs Agreement for COVID Vaccines to enable mass production of COVID Vaccines.
NETWORK strongly urges USTR to enforce new labor and environmental standards in the USMCA to ensure all countries are meeting obligations.
NETWORK strongly supports USTR efforts to review all trade policy from a worker centered perspective and to promote strongly labor and environmental standards.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Laura |
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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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
NETWORK strongly supported expansions of SNAP and WIC in the American Rescue Plan.
NETWORK strongly supported cash assistance to individuals, including immigrant children and their families, in the American Rescue Plan.
NETWORK strongly supported extensions of pandemic unemployment assistance programs in the American Rescue Plan.
NETWORK supports the Biden Administration's American Family Plan call for expansion of supports for the unemployed and care workers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Quincy |
Howard |
OP |
Government Relations Fellow |
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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