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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1310 N Courthouse Road Suite 700 |
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| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103225-12
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6. House ID# 425130000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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: Victor E. Bernson Jr. |
Date | 10/20/2016 5:09:29 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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed transportation infrastructure policy with Matt Furlow from the Office of Representative Sanford
Discussed Omnibus transport with Legislative Aide of Representative Ken Calverts office
Discussed minibuses and energy subcommittee with Legislative Director from Representative Mike Simpsons office
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
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed H.R. 5325 and energy with Chief of Staff from Representative Kevin Cramers office
Discussed energy taxes with Senior Legislative Aid of Representative Bill Flores office
Discussed H.R. 5325 and funding for the government with Legislative Aid from Representative Frank Lucas office
Discussed gas tax extenders and H.R. 5325 with Chief of Staff from Representative Scott Perrys office
Discussed bill opposition to extend the bio diesel tax credit with Chief of Staff from Representative Diane Blacks office
Discussed repeal of crude export ban with Policy Advisor from Representative Joe Bartons office
Discussed energy issues with Congressman Kevin Cramer and Chief of Staff Mark Gruman
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed property rights with Deputy Chief of Staff from Representative Mac Thornberrys office
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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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
Discussed Mineworkers Protection Act with Chief of Staff from Representative Rob Portmans office
Discussed labor issues with Janelle Gardner from the House Education and Workforce Committee
Opposed Senate Miners Pension Bill (S.1714)
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Christine |
Harbin |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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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
Discussed VA Healthcare with Senior Legislative Aid from Representative Dan Benisheks Office
Discussed opposition of obamacare bailouts H.R. 5904 with Chief of Staff from Marsha Blackburns office
Discussed opposition of obamacare bailouts H.R. 5904 with Counsel from Kevin Bradys office
Supported Walker's Taxpayers before Insurers bill (H.R. 5904)
Supported Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 (H.R. 1270)
Supported CO-OP Consumer Protection Act and Regulatory Relief for Small Business, Schools, and Nonprofits Act (H.R. 954, H.R.6094)
Opposed Obamacare bailouts for insurance companies (S. 2803, H.R. 5904)
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Christine |
Harbin |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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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
Discussed H.R. 5053 with Deputy Staff Director from Representative Dan Coates office
Discussed H.R. 5053 with Senior Staff Policy Advisor from Representative John Thune's office
Discussed gas tax with Legislative Director from Representative Sam graves office
Discussed tax extenders with Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff from Representative Ryan Costellos office
Discussed opposition of green tax extenders with Legislative Director from Representative Lamar Smiths office
Discussed tax extenders and tax reform with Chief of Staff of Tom Emmers office
Discussed the supporting of H.R. 5904 obamacare bailout legislation with Chief of Staff of Representative Jason Smiths office
Discussed support of AFPs tax extenders with Chief of Staff from Representative Peter Roskams office
Discussed tax extenders and tax reform with Legislative Aid from Mike Kellys office
Discussed Taxpayer Termination Act with Legal Counsel from Representative Ben Sasses office
Discussed online sales tax issues with house judiciary
Discussed online sales tax issue with Dan Huff (House Judiciary Committee)
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Christine |
Harbin |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed environmental issues with Legislative Director from Representative Jaime Herrera Beutlers office
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed Ex-Im bank with Legislative Director of Representative Martha McSallys office
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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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
Discussed Septembers session with Erica Suares in McConnell's office
Discussed nutrition spending with house agricultural committee
Discussed spending issues with Senator Dan Coats, Ansley Rhyne and Viraj Mirani (Chief of Staff)
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 |
Christine |
Harbin |
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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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