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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 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW |
Address2 | Suite 530 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004-2608 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 316890-12
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6. House ID# 313650000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Cindy Stevens |
Date | 4/17/2015 3:07:23 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 ACC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations;
S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations;
S. 848 - PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013, issues regarding legislation to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public;
Professional issues, including auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; and
H.R. 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions.
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 |
Patrick |
Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), general issues regarding cybersecurity; and
H.R. 2719 - Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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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
General issues regarding banking regulations;
General issues regarding Congressional oversight of financial institutions;
General issues regarding capital formation;
General issues regarding workforce at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and
General issues regarding potential JOBS Act 2.0 legislation.
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 |
Patrick |
Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act FY 2014, general issues regarding Department of Homeland Security authorization and appropriations;
H.R. 4435/S. 2410 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2015, general issues regarding national defense authorizations and appropriations;
General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
H.J. Res 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2015, general issues regarding appropriations;
S. 1371 / H.R. 2786 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2014, general issues regarding appropriations;
H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY 2015, general issues regarding Department of Defense authorizations and appropriations;
H.R. 4903 / S. 2534 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2015, general issues regarding Department of Homeland Security authorization and appropriations;
H.R. 4800 / S. 2389 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, general issues regarding appropriations;
H.R. 4486 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, general issues regarding appropriations;
H.R. 5013 / S. 2499 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015, general issues regarding appropriations;
H.R. 5464 - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act FY 2015, general issues regarding appropriations; and
H.R. 83 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, general issues regarding appropriations.
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 |
Thomas M. |
Davis |
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Peter |
Brown |
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Patrick |
Givens |
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Bill |
Womack |
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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
S. 1398 / H.R. 695 - Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act, and Civilian Property Realignment Act or CPRA, general issues regarding government contracting reporting;
H.R. 2061 - Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, general issues regarding government contractor reporting;
General issues regarding United States Department of Agriculture procurement;
H.R. 1232 - Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), general issues regarding government contractor reporting;
S. 1744 - Security Clearance Accountability, Reform, and Enhancement Act, general issues regarding workforce;
H.R. 4093 - Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014, general issues regarding small business set aside goals;
General issues regarding procurement; and
H.R. 2719 - Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, general issues regarding procurement.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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Thomas M. |
Davis |
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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
S.169 - The Immigration and Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2013, general issues regarding immigration;
H.R. 2131 - The SKILLS Visa Act, general issues regarding immigration reform; and
S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, general issues regarding immigration reform.
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 |
Peter |
Brown |
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Bill |
Womack |
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Patrick |
Givens |
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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
General issues regarding tax reform, including cash accrual accounting.
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 |
Matthew |
Iandoli |
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Patrick |
Givens |
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Peter |
Brown |
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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
General issues regarding unemployment insurance;
General issues regarding partnerships;
H.R. 4959 - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Transparency and Accountability Act, general issues regarding EEOC practices and transparency; and
H.R. 5422 - Litigation Oversight Act of 2014, general issues regarding EEOC litigation practices.
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 |
Patrick |
Givens |
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Matthew |
Iandoli |
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Bill |
Womack |
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Thomas M. |
Davis |
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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
General issues regarding Federal Drug Administration / National Institutes of Health Policy.
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 |
Bill |
Womack |
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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
General issues regarding Surface Transportation Authorization.
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 |
Bill |
Womack |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
General issues regarding the implementation of The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014
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 |
Bill |
Womack |
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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
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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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