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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | Post Office Box 135 |
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City | Mount Vernon |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22121 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400434104-12
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6. House ID# 407270000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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 | |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Lisa Piraneo, Director of Government Relations |
Date | 10/16/2012 |
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
Shariah Compliant Finance: ACT! for America opposes Shariah Compliant Financial products in the U.S. for a variety of reasons including that there is currently no full disclosure or transparency about these products. General issue lobbying only. The organization is not supporting or opposing any particular legislation on this issue at this time.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
ACT! for America is working to educate Members of Congress on the issue of Shariah Law and the aspects of that law that are incompatible with the U.S. Constitution. There is currently no particular piece of legislation on this issue that our organization is supporting or opposing. General issue lobbying only.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
H.R. 140, the "Birthright Citizenship Protection Act of 2011"- ACT! for America supports this legislation.
S. 723, the "Birthright Citizenship Protection Act of 2011" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
H.R. 504 - "First Responders Fighting Terrorism Prevention Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
H.R. 495 - "See Something, Say Something Act of 2011" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
S. 505 - "See Something, Say Something Act of 2011" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
H.R. 1502 - "Team B Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant- Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
H.R. 668 - The "Secure High-Voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
H.R. 152 - The "National Guard Border Enforcement Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1687 - The "Open Fuel Standard Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
S. 1603 - The "Open Fuel Standard Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
H.R. 1142 - The "Global Combat Zone Recognition Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
H.R. 5144 - Legislation Addressing the Purple Heart Award - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
S. 2885 - Legislation Addressing the Purple Heart Award - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
H.R. 3783 - The "Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2221 - The "Girls Protection Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
S. 1919 - The "Girls Protection Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
H.R. 1299 - "The Secure Border Act of 2011" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
H.R. 1741 - "The Secure Visas Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
H.R. 2623 -"The 9/11 Commission Review Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
ACT! for America opposes modifications to the FBI's counterterrorism training materials (as well as to the counterterrorism training materials for any other U.S. governmental organization addressing homeland security/terrorism protection), including the removal or watering down of terms and phrases, without adequate discussion and oversight by the U.S. Congress. General issue lobbying only.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
ACT! for America is concerned about the presence of the Muslim Brotherhood in the United States, as the organization believes it is a threat to our constitutional freedoms and national security. ACT! for America is working to educate Members of Congress about the Muslim Brotherhood. There is no specific legislation we are supporting or opposing at this time. General issue lobbying only.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legisalative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
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
U.N. Resolution 16/18 (The Istanbul Process): ACT! for America is concerned with the U.S. support of U.N. Resolution 16/18, and its participation in the Istanbul Process, which our organization believes is an infringement upon our Free Speech protections. We are speaking with Members of the House and Senate at this time about our concerns. General issue lobbying only.
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 |
Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Correspondent - Rep. Robert Walker |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Assistant - Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart |
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Lisa |
Piraneo |
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Legislative Director - Rep. Sue Myrick |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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