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Lobbying by KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC

Lobbying Relationship

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KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC

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Siff & Associates PLLC

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S. 2093, the "For the People Act of 2021," Division B, Title IV, Subtitle B, Part 2 and Subtitle C, and Subtitle D, provisions that would dissuade citizens from contributing to issue advocacy groups that seek to inform the public of the activities of elected officials; Title VI, section 6002, 6003, and 6004 that would allow a partisan majority of unaccountable career Federal Election Commission (FEC) officials to direct the enforcement authority of the FEC and cease the requirement for bipartisan approval of enforcement actions against political activity related to federal elections. S. 2671, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2021," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; Title II provisions that would dissuade citizens from contributing to issue advocacy groups that seek to inform the public of the activities of elected officials. General education concerning the inability of the Treasury Department to protect confidential taxpayer information and the chilling impact it has on associational rights.
Proposals to amend bankruptcy law and releases of creditors' personal claims against an entity other than the debtor as part of a Chapter 11 plan that could impact the continued operation of the trust funds used to set aside money for future asbestos claims by mesothelioma victims.

Duration: October 1, 2010 to December 31, 2021

General Issues: Constitution, Bankruptcy, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Homeland Security, Environmental/Superfund, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Transportation, Chemicals/Chemical Industry, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Budget/Appropriations, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Torts, Government Issues, Commodities (Big Ticket), Energy/Nuclear

Spending: about $2,220,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2010: U.S. Senate, Treasury - Dept of, House of Representatives, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Senate,, House of Representatives,

Affiliated organizations: Koch Industries; Flint Hill Resources; Georgia-Pacific LLC; Invista B.V.; Koch Supply & Trading, L.P.; Koch Fertilizer LLC; Koch Minerals LLC; Koch Pipeline

Bills mentioned

H.R.5053: Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act

Sponsor: Peter Roskam (R-Ill.)

S.3057: Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

S.942: Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.1104: Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act

Sponsor: Peter Roskam (R-Ill.)

H.R.22: FAST Act

Sponsor: Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

S.1578: Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.229: DISCLOSE Act of 2015

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.4007: Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act...

Sponsor: Pat Meehan (R-Pa.)

S.2516: DISCLOSE Act of 2014

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.J.RES.19: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the...

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.3547: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.1465: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.3331: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.148: DISCLOSE 2013 Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.1483: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.901: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

H.R.3674: PRECISE Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

S.1813: MAP-21

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.3630: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.473: Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.3416: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.981: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.908: A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the...

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.1610: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mike Grimm (R-N.Y.)

H.R.3765: Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009

Sponsor: Geoff Davis (R-Ky.)

S.3826: Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

H.R.6098: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.569: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.4916: Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act

Sponsor: Peter Roskam (R-Ill.)

H.R.6239: DISCLOSE Act of 2018

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

S.3150: DISCLOSE Act of 2018

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.J.RES.64: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter...

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.1: For the People Act of 2019

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-Md.)

H.R.2513: Corporate Transparency Act of 2019

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1889: TITLE Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.2563: ILLICIT CASH Act

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

H.R.5929: Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2020

Sponsor: Bill Foster (D-Ill.)

H.R.3256: Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act...

Sponsor: Cedric Richmond (D-La.)

S.3416: Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act...

Sponsor: Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

H.R.6160: To extend the chemical facility anti-terrorism standards program of the...

Sponsor: Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)

S.4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for...

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

H.R.1: For the People Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-Md.)

S.1: For the People Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.2093: For the People Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.2671: DISCLOSE Act of 2021

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

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Lobbyists

Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.

Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Andrew Siff	Chief of Staff, Secretary of Labor Counselor, Secretary of Labor Chief Counsel, Senate Comm. on Rules & Administration
Foster Haselden	S/A to Administrator, WHD, Dept. of Labor Atty. Advisor, Office of General Counsel, US DOD Deputy Press Sec., US Senator Strom Thurmond
Robert Simpson	Intern, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) Staff Assistant, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) Constituent Service Advocate, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) Legislative Assistant, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY) Legislative Director, Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY)
Chris Granberg	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

4th Quarter, 2021

Termination

Siff & Associates PLLC terminated an engagement in which they represented KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC on Jan. 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301328156.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 2093, the "For the People Act of 2021," Division B, Title IV, Subtitle B, Part 2 and Subtitle C, and Subtitle D, provisions that would dissuade citizens from contributing to issue advocacy groups that seek to inform the public of the activities of elected officials; Title VI, section 6002, 6003, and 6004 that would allow a partisan majority of unaccountable career Federal Election Commission (FEC) officials to direct the enforcement authority of the FEC and cease the requirement for bipartisan approval of enforcement actions against political activity related to federal elections. S. 2671, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2021," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; Title II provisions that would dissuade citizens from contributing to issue advocacy groups that seek to inform the public of the activities of elected officials. General education concerning the inability of the Treasury Department to protect confidential taxpayer information and the chilling impact it has on associational rights.

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2021. Original Filing: 301302105.xml

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S. 1, the "For the People Act of 2021," Division B, Title IV, Subdivision B, relating to compelling non-profit groups to disclose donors for discussion of public issues and elected officials advancing public issues; Subtitle C, concerning regulation of discussion of public issues on the Internet; Subtitle D, concerning extending the regulatory authority of the Federal Election Commission to speech that does not advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for federal office; and Subtitle F to allow the IRS to disclose information about citizens' contributions to nonprofits that educate on issues of public concern. S. 2093, the "For the People Act of 2021," Division B, Title IV, Subtitle B, Part 2 and Subtitle C, and Subtitle D, provisions that would dissuade citizens from contributing to issue advocacy groups that seek to inform the public of the activities of elected officials; Title VI, section 6002, 6003, and 6004 that would allow a partisan majority or unaccountable career Federal Election Commission (FEC) officials to direct the enforcement authority of the FEC and cease the requirement for bipartisan approval of enforcement actions against political activity related to federal elections. S. 2671, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2021," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; Title II provisions that would dissuade citizens from contributing to issue advocacy groups that seek to inform the public of the activities of elected officials. General education concerning the inability of the Treasury Department to protect confidential taxpayer information.

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2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301283997.xml

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1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301262795.xml

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H.R. 1, the "For the People Act of 2021," Division B, Title IV, Subdivision B, relating to compelling non-profit groups to disclose donors for discussion of public issues and elected officials advancing public issues; Subtitle C, concerning regulation of discussion of public issues on the Internet; Subtitle D, concerning extending the regulatory authority of the Federal Election Commission to speech that does not advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for federal office; and Subtitle F, to allow the IRS to disclose information about citizens' contributions to nonprofits that educate on issues of public concern. S. 1, the "For the People Act of 2021,"Division B, Title IV, Subdivision B, relating to compelling non-profit groups to disclose donors for discussion of public issues and elected officials advancing public issues; Subtitle C, concerning regulation of discussion of public issues on the Internet; Subtitle D, concerning extending the regulatory authority of the Federal Election Commission to speech that does not advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for federal office; and Subtitle F, to allow the IRS to disclose information about citizens' contributions to nonprofits that educate on issues of public concern.

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4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021. Original Filing: 301236349.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2020. Original Filing: 301212252.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2020. Original Filing: 301192297.xml

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1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 15, 2020. Original Filing: 301167496.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5929, the "Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2020," legislation to amend the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to compel public disclosure of nonprofit entities receiving support from corporations if the nonprofits engage in constitutionally protected speech on public issues, even if they are not seeking the election or defeat of a candidate for federal office. S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations. General education regarding the scope of free speech and free association rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

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4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2020. Original Filing: 301106572.xml

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H.R. 2513, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2019," legislation to create a centralized database with the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest in a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal penalties for paperwork violations. S. 1889, the "TITLE Act," legislation to require states to maintain databases of the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest or deriving a substantial benefit from a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; Section 3 provisions concerning application to nonprofit entities. S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act; Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations.

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3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2019. Original Filing: 301068749.xml

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H.R. 2513, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2019," legislation to create a centralized database with the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest in a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal penalties for paperwork violations. S. 1889, the "TITLE Act," legislation to require states to maintain databases of the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest or deriving a substantial benefit from a for profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; Section 3 provisions concerning application to nonprofit entities. S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations.

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2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301052710.xml

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H.R. 2513, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2019," legislation to create a centralized database with the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest in a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal penalties for paperwork violations. Discussion draft of the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations. Proposals related to public disclosure of all individuals who directly or indirectly derive a benefit from a corporation, limited liability company, or other entity and their potential impact on non-profits and people who volunteer for them as well as overcriminalization concerns related to low mens rea requirements (no bill introduced).

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1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2019. Original Filing: 301026304.xml

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4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2019. Original Filing: 301005488.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6239, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; provisions facilitating the public disclosure of individuals who support non-profit advocacy organizations. S. 3150, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; provisions facilitating the public disclosure of individuals who support non-profit advocacy organizations. S.J. Res. 64, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations; entire resolution. General education concerning the importance of preventing illicit and needless disclosure of individuals' confidential taxpayer information. General education concerning abuse of IRS information by government officials to retaliate against donors to various nonprofit organizations and causes.

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3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2018. Original Filing: 300988165.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2018

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In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2018. Original Filing: 300965662.xml

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1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 13, 2018. Original Filing: 300944453.xml

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4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2018. Original Filing: 300924885.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2017. Original Filing: 300903856.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2017. Original Filing: 300885805.xml

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1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2017. Original Filing: 300866323.xml

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"Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines" proposed rule to: extend reporting requirements to certain hazardous liquid gravity and rural gathering lines; require inspection of pipelines in areas affected by extreme weather, natural disasters, and other similar events; require integrity assessments at least once every 10 years of onshore, piggable, transmission hazardous liquid pipeline segments located outside of high consequence areas (HCAs); incorporate additional requirements into the existing repair criteria and establish an adjusted repair schedule to provide greater flexibility; extend the required use of leak detection systems beyond HCAs to all regulated, non-gathering hazardous liquid pipelines; and require that all pipelines in or affecting HCAs be capable of accommodating in-line inspection tools within 20 years, unless the basic construction of a pipeline cannot be modified to permit that accommodation; RIN 2137-AE66; October 15, 2015; 80 FR 61609. Nominations for various positions at the Department of Transportation.

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2017. Original Filing: 300849251.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300831542.xml

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H.R. 5053, the "Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act," legislation seeking to address abuses by government officials of confidential tax information by amending the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring tax-exempt organizations to include in annual returns the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor, consistent with stated IRS policy; entire bill. S. 3057, the "Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act," legislation seeking to address abuses by government officials of confidential tax information by amending the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring tax-exempt organizations to include in annual returns the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor, consistent with stated IRS policy; entire bill. General education concerning the issues arising from the IRS collecting information on charitable donors on Schedule B of Form 990 given lapses in keeping such information confidential as required by law.

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2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300812881.xml

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S. 942, the "Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act," legislation to address past instances of the IRS selectively and inappropriately threatening to apply federal gift tax rules to contributions given to certain non-profits; entire bill. H.R. 1104, the "Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act," legislation to address past instances of the IRS selectively and inappropriately threatening to apply federal gift tax rules to contributions given to certain non-profits; entire bill. H.R. 5053, the "Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act," legislation seeking to address abuses by government officials of confidential tax information by amending the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring tax-exempt organizations to include in annual returns the name, address, or other identifying information of any contributor, consistent with stated IRS policy; entire bill. General education concerning the issues arising from the IRS collecting information on charitable donors on Schedule B of Form 990 given agency lapses in keeping such information confidential as required by law.

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1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300795880.xml

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4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300774952.xml

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H.R. 22, the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act," legislation to authorize funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs; legislative proposals to include a provision to amend the Internal Revenue Code to reflect in statute currently stated IRS policy concerning tax deductions for gifts to 501(c) organizations. H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016," Title IV, Subtitle A, Section 408 - Prohibiting the imposition of the Gift Tax on gifts to entities that are tax exempt under sections 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6); and Section 403 - Amending section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that a taxpayer whose confidential taxpayer information has been mishandled can be informed of the status of any investigation into such violation. Legislative proposals to extend certain expiring provisions of the U.S. Tax Code; legislative proposals to include a provision to amend the Internal Revenue Code to reflect in statute currently stated IRS policy concerning tax deductions for gifts to 501(c) organizations.

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3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2015. Original Filing: 300754798.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300741695.xml

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2015. Original Filing: 300717724.xml

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2015. Original Filing: 300696968.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2014. Original Filing: 300678792.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2014. Original Filing: 300662498.xml

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 15, 2014. Original Filing: 300636367.xml

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2014. Original Filing: 300618974.xml

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S. 1465, the "Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their state business formation laws to regulate every new and existing business entity in the United States and the information they provide upon formation, entire bill. H.R. 3331, the "Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their state business formation laws to regulate every new and existing business entity in the United States and the information they provide upon formation, entire bill. General education regarding the de minimis threshold to remove certain entities from the definition of "swap dealer" for purposes of section 721(d) of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2013. Original Filing: 300594210.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300576574.xml

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300553350.xml

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2013. Original Filing: 300529527.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2012. Original Filing: 300506810.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 12, 2012. Original Filing: 300483139.xml

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 12, 2012. Original Filing: 300459462.xml

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2012. Original Filing: 300438628.xml

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S. 473, the "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act," legislation to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards security program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill and proposals related to personnel surety; H.R. 901, the "Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011," legislation to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards security program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill; S. 1483, the "IncorporationTransparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act," a bill to direct each state to amend their state business formation laws to regulate every new and existing business entity in the United States and the information they provide upon formation, entire bill; HR 3416, the "Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act," a bill to direct each state to amend their state business formation laws to regulate every new and existing business entity in the United States and the information they provide upon formation, entire bill.

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300421995.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 473, the "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act," legislation to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards security program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill; H.R. 901, the "Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011," legislation to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards security program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill; S. 1483, the "Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,"a bill to direct each state to amend their state business formation laws to regulate every new and existing business entity in the United States and the information they provide upon formation, entire bill; Legislative proposals to direct each state to amend their state business formation laws to regulate every new and existing business entity in the United States and the information they provide upon formation.

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2011. Original Filing: 300392861.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 473, the "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act," legislation to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards security program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill; H.R. 901, the "Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011," legislation to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards security program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill; S. 908, the "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standardssecurity program of the Department of Homeland Security, entire bill; Legislative proposals to require public disclosure of the name and address of any individual who "as a practical matter" either directly or indirectly has control or management of a limited liability company or corporation (no bill introduced).

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1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300369891.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, Siff & Associates, PLLC lobbied for KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC, earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300346912.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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