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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1750 New York Avenue NW |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19753-12
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6. House ID# 304590000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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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: Evan Davis |
Date | 10/23/2023 11:50:05 AM |
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
Funding for FEMA's AFG and AFER grant programs
Funding for the US Fire Administration
Funding for the Federal Urban Search and Rescue system
Funding for wildfire suppression and safety training programs
Funding for hazardous materials incidents response training programs
Funding for the National Firefighter Cancer Registry
Funding for the NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation Program
Funding for COVID-19-related response issues
Congressionally Directed Spending in support of requests from IAFF member locals (fire station improvements, protective equipment replacements)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Forest Service, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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Greg |
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Robinson |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 82/S. 597, Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
H.R. 957, Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act of 2023
H.R. 5241, Legislation to add private sector employees to governmental pension plans
Expanding HELPS benefits for retirees
Opposing efforts to undermine public pensions.
Preserving the ability of pension fiduciaries to consider ESG guidelines
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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Robinson |
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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
H.R. 4306, Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
H.R. 3671/S. 1925, HERO Act
H.R. 2407/S. 2085, Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
H.R. 1666, Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021
H.R. 1294/S. 569, 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
Draft legislation to assist retired public safety officers in obtaining health insurance
Issues related to supplemental Medicaid reimbursements for ground ambulance service
Issues pertaining to the provision of mental health services for fire fighters
Issues pertaining to reimbursements for ambulance service
Issues related to billing for ground ambulance service
Issues pertaining to implementation of the No Surprises Act
COVID Resources for fire fighters.
Enforcement of the Ryan White Act.
Supporting the National Firefighter Cancer Registry
Issues related to cancer screenings for fire fighters
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), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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Russell |
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Evan |
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O'Connor |
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Robinson |
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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
S. 738, Tax Fairness for Workers Act
H.R. 957, Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act of 2023
Legislation to restore the state and local tax deduction
Draft legislation to establish a tax credit for retired public safety officers to purchase health insurance
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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O'Connor |
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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
H.R. 3108/S. 1505, Tim's Act
H.R. 1235, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act
Issues related to uniform allowances for federal fire fighters
Issues related to salaries and wages for federal fire fighters
Issues related to fire fighter staffing on DOD installations
Issues related to federal fire fighter work schedule and pay
Permitting "Trade Time" and "Official Time".
Federal Worker COLA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Greg |
Russell |
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Evan |
Davis |
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O'Connor |
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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
Issues related to Apprenticeship programs in fire departments.
Issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act
Issues related to the Federal Labor Relations Authority
Issues related to workforce recruitment for fire departments
Legislation to establish and protect fire fighters' right to collective bargaining
Legislation to protect public safety officers' right to free speech
H.R.2574, EMS Counts Act
H.R. 3539, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Employment & Training Administration
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 |
Greg |
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Evan |
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O'Connor |
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Scott |
Robinson |
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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
Issues related to grant programs administered by FEMA
Issues related to the urban search and rescue system
Issues related to fires caused by electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries
H.R. 4090/S. 870, Fire Grants and Safety Act
H.R. 4769, PFAS Alternatives Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Greg |
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Evan |
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Robinson |
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Kevin |
O'Connor |
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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
H.R. 1719/S. 930, Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act
Issues related to the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program
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 |
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Evan |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to autonomous and remotely operated vehicles.
Issues related to Roadside safety and traffic incident management
Funding and administration of hazardous materials response training.
Issues related to ARFF staffing levels and use of PFAS firefighting foams
Issues related to crew staffing on trains
Issues related to electronic shipping manifests
Issues related to the NHTSA National EMS Advisory Committee
Issues related to fire department responses to train derailments
S. 576/H.R. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023
S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act
H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Railroad Administration, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2402/S. 1069, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022
H.R. 4769, the PFAS Alternatives Act
Legislation to restrict the use of PFAS-laden firefighting foams
Legislation to require warning labels of fire fighter protective gear containing PFAS
Health impacts and use of PFOAs and PFAS in fire fighters' gear and other equipment.
Issues pertaining to legacy asbestos
Issues related to regulating PFAS under CERCLA
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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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Evan |
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Scott |
Robinson |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
911 Location accuracy.
NG-911
Issues related to auctions of Spectrum.
Reauthorization of FIRSTNET.
Supply chain issues impacting emergency response vehicles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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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O'Connor |
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Evan |
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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
Issues related to the installation of fire sprinklers and other life safety devices in public housing
Issues related to fire sprinkler installation requirements in new housing
Issues related to the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in residential settings
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the Urban Search and Rescue system
Issues related to reimbursements of local governments following disaster responses
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to CMS reimbursement for ground ambulance services
Issues pertaining to implementation of the No Surprises Act
Issues pertaining to supplemental Medicaid reimbursement opportunities for ambulance service
Issues pertaining to CMS' Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee
Issues pertaining to the ET3 Model Policy
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)
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
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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LOBBYIST 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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