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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 400 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400609853-12
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6. House ID# 413270000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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: Jessica Anderson, Vice President |
Date | 10/22/2018 8:20:41 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to the potential for sacrificing policy for process during the appropriations process and to "out of control" spending. Issues pertaining to annual budgeting, reforms and program cuts. HR 6776 "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions. HR 6157 "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions. S 811 "Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017," all provisions relating to inclusion of the conservative policy riders contained therein in the 2019 spending bills. S 301 "Conscience Protection Act," all provisions relating to inclusion of the conservative policy riders contained therein in the 2019 spending bills. HR 6147 "Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions. HR 6072 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5199 "Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to military education savings accounts. HR 4274 "Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2017" ("HERO Act"), all provisions. HR 4508 "Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act ("PROSPER Act"), all provisions. HR 719 "A PLUS Act," all provisions. Issues related to Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization.
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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Gallman |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
Issues pertaining to making the tax cuts in the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" permanent. Issues pertaining to "Tax Reform 2.0": HR 6760 "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018," all provisions; HR 6756 "American Innovation Act of 2018," all provisions; and HR 6757 "Family Savings Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to an internet sales tax including a physical presence standard. HR 6824 "Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act of 2018," all provisions.
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 |
Walker |
Gallman |
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Gina |
Lauterio |
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John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
Issues pertaining to "The Farm Bill" and "The Farm Bill" conference report including the Grassley "actively engaged" amendment, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) reform and work requirements, WOTUS (Waters of the United States) repeal, and "out of control farm subsidies.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
HR 850 "Agency Accountability Act of 2017," all provisions. Issues related to the Supreme Court Justice Selection. S 3200 / HR 559 "MERIT Act of 2018," all provisions. HR 6391 "Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2018," all provisions.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to a Housing Finance Bill.
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 |
Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
Issues pertaining to Immigration reform, amnesty, "ag visas," "e-verify" and penalties, ending chain migration, merit based visas, improving border security and interior enforcement, asylum definition enhancements, a DACA solution and border wall funding.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
Issues pertaining to health care reform, a coalition/consensus health care proposal, "Medicare for All" concept, "Obamacare" tax credits, and proposed reforms to the 340(b) Drug Discount Program.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
HR 5682 "FIRST STEP Act," all provisions.
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 |
John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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
HR 302 "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to transportation and infrastructure priorities.
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 |
Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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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
Issues related to a National Defense Authorization (NDAA) bill, including BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) and active duty personnel increases.
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 |
Walker |
Gallman |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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Gina |
Lauterio |
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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
HR 5105 "BUILD Act of 2018," all provisions.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to conservative Postal Service reforms.
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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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 pertaining to reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), including ending straight extensions and moving towards privatization.
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 |
Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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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 DOC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to the ability for people who live in DC to opt out of Obamacare's individual mandate.
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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Gina |
Lauterio |
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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 pertaining to the removal of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ("ARPA-E").
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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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 pertaining to "School Safety" legislation and threat assessment programs nationwide.
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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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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
HR 2723 "Employee Rights Act," all provisions. HR 6544 "The Employee Rights Act of 2018," all provisions. HR 4444 "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act," all provisions. HR 6377 "Save Community Newspaper Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to a more conservative paid family leave bill.
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 |
Gina |
Lauterio |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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Walker |
Gallman |
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John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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
S 3013 "A bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the need for additional Congressional oversight on tariffs.
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 |
Walker |
Gallman |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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
HR 1881 "Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 2832 "Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act," all provisions. HR 2996 "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reform Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 6532 "Making DI Work For All Americans Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) reform.
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
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Gina |
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John |
Wilson |
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Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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Mark |
DiPlacido |
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Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
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Walker |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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