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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 3713 N Edison St |
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| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22207 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401107499-55813
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Karen R. Harned |
Date | 10/21/2024 2:12:13 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
Support House FY 24 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations bill, which reduces spending and includes provisions to prevent the administration from implementing regulations in development concerning independent contractors and joint employers.
Support Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
H.R. 8035, Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Rep. Cole (R-OK): The bill provides FY 204 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine. Among other things, it requires that some of the foreign aid funding be in the form of loans that must be repaid to the United States.
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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
We lobbied against the President's student loan forgiveness program arguing it was an unconstitutional executive overreach.
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
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
Supported the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act legislation that would provide for student loan transparency initiatives and eliminate inflationary Graduate PLUS loans.
Supported H.R. 6591, "College Cost Reduction Act" that would take steps to lower costs of higher education and add more transparency.
Supported H.R. 8915, "The Education and Workforce Freedom Act," which would expand 529 saving plan distributions to K-12 education.
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
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
Supported H.R. 1/S. 947, Lower Energy Costs Act that would restore American energy independence by: increasing domestic energy production; reforming the permitting process for all industries; reversing anti-energy policies advanced by the Biden administration; streamlining energy infrastructure and exports; and boosting the production and processing of critical materials.
Supported H.R. 7176 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Supported H.R. 6192, Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act, which would modify the process by which the Department of Energy (DOE) amend, revoke, or implement energy conservation standards for certain consumer products (other than automobiles), such as household appliances.
H.J. Res. 136, Legislation to Overturn Biden Administration EV Mandate, which provides for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 of the U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported H.R. 1435, the "Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act," which would prevent EPA from giving Clean Air Act waivers to states trying to ban or limit the sale of internal combustion engines.
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
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
Supported H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Committees and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net Act, which would establish oversight and transparency of the 340B program - while providing clear, practical, and achievable solutions to ensure the 340B program can be a force for good in the nations health care safety net.
Supported H.R. 3799, The CHOICE Arrangement Act, which would allow employees to use money from their employer to buy a healthcare plan that works best for them.
Supported H.R. 5378, the "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act," which will help small businesses lower health plan costs by increasing price transparency to facilitate direct primary care.
Supported S. 127, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023, which would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from engaging in certain practices when managing the prescription drug benefits under a health insurance plan; including charging the plan a different amount than the PBM reimburses the pharmacy.
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
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Generally support legislation that advances the interests of small business in all the categories listed in this report.
Generally support legislation that would reform the administrative state and development and enforcement of federal regulation.
In addition, JCN has lobbied in support of the following legislation that would have a tremendous impact on small business:
S. 1411, Prove It Act, which would ensure small businesses have a voice in the rulemaking process by forcing federal agencies to demonstrate that any new regulation is compliant with existing laws by considering both the direct and indirect costs placed on small businesses.
H.R. 2767/S. 1243, Small Business Investment Act of 2023, which would dramatically increase private sector investment in American small businesses by rewarding investors for supporting small business.
H.R. 2799 Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023
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
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
Supported S. 1706, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2023, which would make permanent Section 199A of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That provision allows pass through businesses to deduct up to 20 percent of qualifying income. The deduction is currently slated to expire at the end of 2025.
Supported H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act that would make certain business tax deductions for small businesses permanent
Generally support extending the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs 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
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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
Support S.J. Res 49 and H.J. Res. 98 resolutions to overturn Department of Labor Joint Employer Rule.
Support S.J. Res 63 and H.J. Res. 116 resolutions to overturn Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule.
Support S. 1201/H.R. 2700, the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize our nations labor policies to match the needs of the 21st century worker and workforce by promoting growth and innovation, ensuring that our laws protect workers rather than union bosses, and allowing Americans to take home more of the money they earn.
Support S. 991, the National Labor Relations Board Reform Act, which would end the partisanship by the NLRB by increasing the number of Board members from five to six evenly split between republicans and democrats; imposing new term limits for Board members; require four Board members to approve all decisions; restrain the NLRBs General Counsel and encourage quick resolution of cases before the Board.
Support H.R. 1163/S. 1587, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, which would address fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits.
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
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 UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported H.R. 1163/S. 1587, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, which would addresses fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits.
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
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
Support H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 which would take steps to secure the boarder.
Support H.R. 8281, and S. 4292, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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
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
Support H.R. 5403 and S. 3801, the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act," which would prohibit a Federal Reserve bank from offering products or services directly to an individual, maintaining an account on behalf of an individual, or issuing a central bank digital currency (i.e., a digital dollar) directly or indirectly to an individual. Further, The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System would be prohibited from using a central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy or from issuing a central bank digital currency.
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
20. Client new address
| Address | 2245 Texas Drive, Suite 300 |
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| City | Sugar Land |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 77479 |
Country | USA |
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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