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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 3222 N Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 340 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400665998-24
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6. House ID# 414510001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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: Andrew M. Siff |
Date | 4/10/2019 4:11:31 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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 99, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. H.R. 1156, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. H.R. 1325, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 495, the "EAGLES Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center of the Department of Homeland Security; entire bill. S. 820, the "Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004; entire bill. S. 954, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program at the Department of Justice (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program at the Department of Justice (no bill introduced).
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 |
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Granberg |
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Andrew |
Siff |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Intern, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Staff Assistant, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Constituent Service Advocate, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Legislative Director, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) |
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
H.R. 1210, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. S. 465, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. Legislative proposal reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Implementation of P.L. 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Justice Assistance
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 |
Andrew |
Siff |
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Chris |
Granberg |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Intern, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Staff Assistant, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Constituent Services Advocate, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) |
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Robert |
Simpson |
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Legislative Director, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) |
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
H.R. 1646, the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019," legislation to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers; entire bill.
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 |
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Granberg |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. General education regarding legislative proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (no bill introduced).
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 |
Chris |
Granberg |
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Andrew |
Siff |
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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
Support through federally-funded worker training programs for formerly incarcerated offenders who served their sentences, do not pose a danger to their community, and sincerely desire to reintegrate into their communities as law abiding citizens. Protection of law enforcement officers' rights under the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Application of the Part 541 "white collar" overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act to police officers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. SENATE, Veterans Employment & Training Service
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 |
Andrew |
Siff |
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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
Draft Fiscal Year 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, ensuring adequate funding for the Justice Department's Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, COPS Program, and Byrne/JAG Grant Program.
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 |
Chris |
Granberg |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative proposal to allow qualified volunteer first responders to qualify for public service federal student loan forgiveness (no bill introduced).
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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Andrew |
Siff |
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Chris |
Granberg |
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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
Legislative proposal to make permanent IRS guidance that certain benefits public safety officers receive as a result of being disabled are not taxed (no bill introduced).
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 |
Andrew |
Siff |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
General education concerning the risks posed to citizens and police officers by state and local policies that prevent police departments from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in removing dangerous criminals from communities.
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
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Andrew |
Siff |
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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
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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |