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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 316 Pa. Ave., SE |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39223-12
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6. House ID# 307120000
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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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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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Method A.
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: Sharen A Kinney |
Date | 4/18/2018 4:26:12 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
- S.1405/HR2997 "FAA Reauthorization" work to achieve a multi-year bill which provides certainty and moves our aviation system towards modernization, limits unnecessary regulations, allows the system to accommodate expected growth, and improves safety and fuel efficiency. Advance air cargo priorities in air traffic control reform (no weight in user fees) and Air Traffic Control Funding System Privatization.
- Harmonizing rules for air shipment of Lithium batteries.
- Advance opportunities for unmanned aerial systems.
- Oppose unnecessary and harmful amendments to apply flight and duty rules to cargo pilots.
- Support for U.S. Open Skies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Dontai |
Smalls |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Houston |
Mills |
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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
- HR2825 DHS Authorization regarding air cargo advanced screening and 3rd party canine screening.
- Advocate for cargo security and screening, including data rules and screening processes.
- Work on general customs modernization/trade facilitation policy to improve current regime. Customs parity regarding foreign posts, e-commerce policies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Dontai |
Smalls |
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John |
VanWallaghen |
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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
- HR 4219 "Workflex in the 21st Century Act" - Educating internally and w/trade associations on legislation to develop UPS's legislative positions as it relates to overtime reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Nicole |
Clifton |
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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
- HR756 "Postal Service Reform Act of 2017", understand the implications and advocate for inclusion of reform provisions.
- S.372/HR1057 "Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act" - advocate for passage of legislation to prevent shipment of synthetic drugs from foreign posts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
James |
Bruce |
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Keith |
Kellison |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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Jessica |
Lowrance |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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Annie |
Policastro |
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Whitney |
VanMeter |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Royal |
Roth |
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John |
VanWallaghen |
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Mark |
Alagna |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Houston |
Mills |
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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
H.R.1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" - Advocating for comprehensive tax reform.
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 |
Annie |
Policastro |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
- HR1625, HR195 - "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018"-work against proposed cuts to the International Affairs Budget.
- HR3362,S1780 "FY18 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Act" regarding proposed budget cuts.
- Advocate for NAFTA modernization, Trade in Services Agreement, WTO Trade facilitation implementation and general trade policy.
- HR1057,S.372 "Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act" to ensure that merchandise arriving through the mail shall be subject to review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and require the provision of advance electronic information on shipments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Dontai |
Smalls |
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Leslie |
Griffin |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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John |
VanWallaghen |
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Annie |
Policastro |
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Houston |
Mills |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
- S1885 "The AV START ACT" advocating the importance on including trucks in Senate autonomous vehicle legislation and regulatory framework.
FY'18 Appropriations relating to commercial vehicle trailer length.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Marcel |
Dubois |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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Royal |
Roth |
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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
- HR4444,S.2147 "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act"MEPPRA Funding - advocate for multi-employer pension reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Mark |
Alagna |
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Michael |
Kiely |
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Nicole |
Clifton |
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Annie |
Policastro |
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Royal |
Roth |
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Marcel |
Dubois |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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Whitney |
VanMeter |
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James |
Merna |
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Chris |
Langan |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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James |
Bruce |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Keith |
Kellison |
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Nicholas |
Lewis |
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John |
VanWallaghen |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Houston |
Mills |
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Annie |
Policastro |
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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
- Advocate for surface transportation infrastructure funding.
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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Thomas |
Jensen |
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Maria |
Boyce |
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Dontai |
Smalls |
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Houston |
Mills |
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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.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
27. Add the following 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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