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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 | 1150 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, #300 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2525-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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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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: Sue Nelson |
Date | 2/24/2016 11:59:17 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
Accelerating Biomedical Research Act(S.318/ H.R.531)
American Cures Act (S.289/ H.R.2104)
American Tax Payer Relief Act (H.R.8) "fiscal cliff bill"-Medicare/Medicaid Therapy Caps
Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res.11)
Congressional Budget Resolution Provisions Related to NIH (S.con.res.11/H.con.res.27)
FY2016 Agriculture Appropriations (S.1800)
FY2016 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations-provisions relating to CDC,HRSA,AHRQ and NIH(H.R.3020/ S.1695)
House Energy and Commerce Committee Budget Reconciliation Instructions
H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act
Next Generation Research Act(S.2014/H.R.3466)
Research for All Act(H.R.2101)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Claudia |
Louis |
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Stephanie |
Mohl |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Kevin |
Kaiser |
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Hannah |
Green |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act(H.R.1375/S.142)
FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R.2058)
Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act(P.L.111-31)
Nicotine Warnings and Child-Resistant Packaging for Liquid Nicotine, Nicotine-Containing
E-Liquids, and other Tobacco Products (FDA-2015-N-1514)
Proposed Rule to Deem Tobacco Products Subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA-2014-N-0189)
Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act(H.R.478/S.430)
Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act (H.R.1749)
Stop Tobacco Sales to Youth Act of 2015 (H.R.3042)
Strong Lungs, Strong Lives Act (S.1313)
Support for SmokeFree Government Subsidized Housing
Tobacco-Related Provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Tobacco to 21 Act(S.2100/H.R.3656)
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015(H.R.662/S.441)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), White House Office, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Susan K. |
Bishop |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Hannah |
Green |
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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
ACA Implementation-comments to HHS/CMS on 2016 Issuer Letter & Summary of Benefits and Coverage Proposed Rule
American Heart Month Resolution(S.Res.90)
Chronic Care Reform Innovation for Healthier Americans Care Planning Act of 2015
Community Parks Revitalization Act (H.R.201)
Community Prevention Grants
End Surprise Billing Act
Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act(H.R.1631/S.800)
Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricular and Healthcare (ENRICH)Act
FDA LDT Oversight
FTC Food Marketing to Children
Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act (H.R.1842/S.536)
Menu Labeling (ACA Section 4205)
No Child Left Inside Act(H.R.882/S.492)
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act(H.R.3119)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act(P.L.111-148;P.L.111-152)-Implementation
Pediatric Stroke Resolution (H.Res.239/S.Res.156)
Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans (H.R.1499/S.1793)
Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA Section 4002)
21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6)
Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT) (H.R.1218)
Public Lands Service Corps Act (H.R.2167/S.1160)
Protect Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R.1190)
Stroke Awareness Month Resolution (H.Res.256)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Susan K. |
Bishop |
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Stephanie |
Mohl |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Kevin |
Kaiser |
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Hannah |
Green |
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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
ACE Kids Act(H.R.546/S.298)
Advance Care Planning Codes
Care Planning Act of 2015(S.1549)
Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act (S.1465/H.R.2799)
Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payments System for 2016(CMS-1633-P)
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act(H.R.775/S.539)
Medicare Cardiac Rehab Supervision Bill(S.488/H.R.3355)
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act(H.R.2102/S.1131)
Medicare Telehealth Parity Act(H.R.2448)
Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015(S.776)
Physician Fee Schedule for 2016(CMS-1631-P)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Stephanie |
Mohl |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Susan K. |
Bishop |
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Kevin |
Kaiser |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
2015 Child Nutrition Reauthorization
2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act(P.L.11-296)-Implementation
School Food Modernization Act (S.540/H.R.3316)
Summer Meals Act(S.613/H.R.1728)
SWEET Act (H.R.1687)
Salad Bars in Schools Act (H.R.2627)
Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (H.R.2508/S.1146)
Bringing Awareness and Knowledge to Exempt Schools Against Legislative Encrochmont Act (H.R.881)
Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R.1504)
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R.2017)
Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations
School Lunch Price Protection Act(S.1805)
Farm to School Act(H.R.1061/S.569)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Susan K. |
Bishop |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Hannah |
Green |
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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
Every Child Achieves Act (S.1177)
Fitness Integrated with Teaching Fit Kids(H.R.2013/S.1075)
The Student Success Act(H.R.5)
Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life (Physical) Act (S.418)
Afterschool for American's Children Act (H.R.1042)
Healthy Kids Outdoors Act (H.R.2014/S.1078)
Head Start Performance Standards(ACF-2015-0008)
ENRICH Act(H.R.1411)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, White House Office, 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 |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Nelson |
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Hannah |
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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
MAP-21 Implementation(P.L.112-141)
Safe Streets Act (H.R.2071)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R.199)
Transportation Alternatives Program(S.705)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kristy |
Anderson |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Hannah |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Clean Air Act Implementation
EPA Proposed Clean Power Plan
EPA Proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Regulations from the Executable in Need of Scrutiny Act (H.R.427/S.226)
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
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Sue |
Nelson |
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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
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17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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