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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26001-12
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6. House ID# 311900000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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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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: Patrick Kilcur |
Date | 4/20/2021 5:46:38 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
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), including issues related to privacy, transparency and accountability;
American Law Institute Real Property restatement letter
FAA remote ID and flights over people
FAA Section 2209
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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
Appropriations for DOC, DOJ, OMB, Legislative Branch, EOP, State, DHS, FCC, FTC
CARES Act, COVID-19-related relief efforts
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Streaming piracy devices and application
Movie & TV ratings systems
Family Home Movie Act
SCRIPT Act
International censorship issues
S. 413
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 |
Ben |
Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Franck |
Journoud |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Domain name voluntary initiatives;
Cybersecurity;
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) accountability: WHOIS, domain abuse;
Streaming piracy;
Role of content and copyright in digital trade
WHOIS database
Platform Accountability
GDPR
S 2763 The Filter Bubble Transparency Act
Privacy
S 4626 Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act (SAFE DATA 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ben |
Staub |
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Franck |
Journoud |
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Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Copyright Office appropriations and modernization;
Copyright policy;
EU digital single market proposals regarding copyrights;
Voluntary initiatives regarding content protection;
Compulsory copyrights;
Cable Conditional Access Systems (CAS) and Digital Rights Management (DRM);
Preloaded streaming piracy devices;
Illicit streaming devices;
Streaming piracy devices and applications;
Family Home Movie Act
American Law Institute Restatement, Copyright
Platform Accountability
Felony Streaming
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Copyright enforcement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Kilcur |
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Ben |
Staub |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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Franck |
Journoud |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Economic impact of film industry production
Pandemic risk insurance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Kilcur |
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Ben |
Staub |
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Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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
212(f) Waivers
National Interest Exception (NIE) Waivers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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
S. 540, H.R. 1393, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017;
Tax extenders markup - Sec. 181, Federal Film and Television Incentive;
Corporate and international tax reform;
Tax Reform Framework
H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
CARES Act, COVID-19-related relief efforts
Employee retention and rehiring incentives
Health and safety equipment credits
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Infrastructure Tax 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 |
Ben |
Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Franck |
Journoud |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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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
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)
China MOU
CFIUS
US-UK FTA
USMCA - Digital Trade
US-Japan
South Africa copyright legislation
Vietnam internet regulation
WTO E-Commerce Directive
US-Kenya FTA
WTO TRIPS waiver
Digital trade issues
GSP renewal
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Kilcur |
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Ben |
Staub |
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Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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
CARES Act, COVID-19-related relief efforts
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 |
Kilcur |
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Ben |
Staub |
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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
CARES Act, COVID-19-related relief efforts
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
SCRIPT Act - S. 3835, NDAA
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 |
Ben |
Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
COVID-19 related insurance issues
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 |
Ben |
Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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
SCRIPT Act
S. 413 - Senator Merkleys China Commission Legislation
International censorship issues
Comprehensive US-China Competitiveness Policy Issues
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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Ben |
Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tort liability issues
Federal anti-SLAPP legislation
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues in the entertainment industry
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 |
Alicia |
Leahy Jackson |
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Ben |
Staub |
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Patrick |
Kilcur |
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Gail |
MacKinnon |
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Conor |
McGrath |
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Sr. Policy Advisor, Sen. Commerce Committee; Sr. Policy Advisor/LA, Sen. Moran; LC, Sen. Blunt |
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
Advocacy relating to nominations to within the Executive Office of the President, Justice Department, Commerce Department, Homeland Security Department, State Department, and Office of the US Trade Representative.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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.
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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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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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