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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1016 16th Street, NW, Ste. 100 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 25055-12
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6. House ID# 326410000
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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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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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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: Geraldine Alonso |
Date | 1/27/2016 11:18:57 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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015.
S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act.
Discussed DHS implementation of the Priority Enforcement Program, ICE field operations, Bureau of Prisons policy regarding non citizen release, DHS enforcement priorities, and implementation of DACA.
Request to meet and advance NHLA agenda, including comprehensive immigration reform.
Letter requesting meeting with Director Saldana to discuss implementation of the Priority Enforcement Program.
Coalition letter opposing any efforts to prohibit or limit access of the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit to Immigrants.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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 |
Andrea |
Senteno |
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Legislative Staff Attorney |
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Thomas |
Saenz |
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President-General Counsel |
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
S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
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
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 |
Adam |
Fernandez |
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Legislative Staff Attorney |
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Thomas |
Saenz |
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President and General Counsel |
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Andrea |
Senteno |
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Legislative Staff Attorney |
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
H.R. 4008, Power Act.
Discussed pending EEOC litigation and MALDEF's potential role in EEOC enforcement efforts.
MALDEF highlighted the need for updated national origin discrimination guidance in the Leadership Conference Coalition meeting with EEOC.
Discussed OSHA's role in enforcement and protection. Provided suggestions on how MALDEF and OSHA could collaborate on education workshops and training.
MALDEF discussed the issue of retaliation in the workplace and what DOJ is doing to protect workers from retaliation in a Leadership Conference coalition meeting.
Discussion about the text of the Protecting American Jobs Act.
Discussed updates done by the Inter-agency Working Group for the Consistent Enforcement of Federal Labor, Employment and Immigration Laws.
Discussed drafting of new EEOC national origin discrimination guidance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 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 |
Ernie |
Dominguez |
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Legislative Staff Attorney |
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)
Internet Address:
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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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