H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title VI: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration)
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Discussions involving federal excise tax.
Monitored S.464, No Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act
Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Duration: January 1, 2008
to
present
General Issues: Agriculture , Banking , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Tobacco , Trade (Domestic & Foreign) , Defense , Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection , Health Issues , Economics/Economic Development , Foreign Relations , Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace , Advertising , Government Issues , Budget/Appropriations
Spending: about $2,940,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2008: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), House of Representatives,
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?
Jack S. Deuser Ch. of Staff, Sen Jim bunning; Leg Dir, Sen Jim Bunning
Andrew Barbour Dep. Asst. USTR for Cong. Affairs, USTR
Leg. Asst., U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak
Michael A. Gaffin Leg. Director, Sen. Sherrod Brown; Leg. Director, Rep. Rob Andrews; Leg. Asst., Rep. Anna Eshoo; Jr. Leg. Assoc., House Ed. and Labor Committee, Rep. George Miller; Staff Assist, Senate HELP Committee, Sen. Edward Kennedy
W. Timothy Locke n/a
James C. Free n/a
Sarah Dumont n/a
JOHN M. BURKMAN n/a
W Timothy Locke n/a
Jack S Deuser n/a
W.Timothy Locke n/a
W. Timonty Locke n/a
Michael A Gaffin 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.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 19.
Original Filing: 301565049.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title VI: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise tax.
Monitored S.464, No Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act
Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22.
Original Filing: 301538000.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise tax.
Monitored S.464, No Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act
Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301510866.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise tax.
Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products.
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301485519.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301462998.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301432618.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored provisions dealing with commissaries and PX retail outlets
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301417156.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine.
Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act.
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products.
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301394940.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine.
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act.
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products.
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301370279.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes.
Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors.
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Monitored HR 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine.
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act.
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products.
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301335529.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes
Discussions involving regulation of flavors
Monitored matters related to corporate taxation
Monitored discussions involving taxation of synthetic nicotine
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
Monitored HHS/FDA deliberations on the regulation of synthetic nicotine
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301313113.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes
Discussions involving regulation of flavors
Monitored matters related to corporate taxation
Monitored discussions involving taxation of synthetic nicotine
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
Monitored HHS/FDA deliberations on the regulation of synthetic nicotine
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301287804.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving federal excise taxes
Discussions involving regulation of flavors
Monitored matters related to corporate taxation
Monitored discussions involving taxation of synthetic nicotine
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
Monitored HHS/FDA deliberations on the regulation of synthetic nicotine
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301263476.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving vaccine manufacturing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1152, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act
Monitored H.R.2843, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act
Monitored HHS/FDA deliberations on the regulation of synthetic nicotine
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301243745.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA action on pending modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues relating to the implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Monitored U.S. economic assistance to Sub-Saharan African nations during the Covid19 pandemic
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving vaccine manufacturing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text)
H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Monitored S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
Monitored H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
Monitored S. 655 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R. 1498 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored S. 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act
Monitored H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R. 1854 to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administrations jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding the European Unions preliminary new tariff imposition on American tobacco.
Monitored discussions involving U.S. trade negotiations.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020.
Original Filing: 301215350.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA action on pending modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues relating to P.L.116-136, CARES Act
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Monitored U.S. economic assistance to Sub-Saharan African nations during the Covid19 pandemic
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving vaccine manufacturing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text)
H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Monitored discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L.111-31
Monitored S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
Monitored H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
Monitored S. 655 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R. 1498 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored S. 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act
Monitored H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R. 1854 to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administrations jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving U.S. trade negotiations.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301198288.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FDA action on pending modified risk product applications
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues relating to P.L.116-136, CARES Act
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving vaccine manufacturing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text)
H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Monitored discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L.111-31
Monitored S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
Monitored H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
Monitored S. 655 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R. 1498 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored S. 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act
Monitored H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R. 1854 to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administrations jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes
Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Monitored discussions involving illicit vapor devices and THC.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to an ITC dumping review of foreign import product entering the U.S. market at less than fair value (LTFV).
Monitored discussions involving U.S. trade negotiations.
Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301170455.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues relating to P.L.116-136, CARES Act
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
P.L.116-94, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Division N/Title 1 - Health and Human Services Extenders, Subtitle F - Misc. Provisions, Sections 603 & 604)
S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L. 111-31 (All sections of full text)
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes"
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored S.616, E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.655, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R.1498, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.1854, to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Monitored discussions involving illicit vapor devices and THC
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving U.S. trade negotiations
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301124027.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (All sections of full text)
S.1541, Tobacco-Free Youth Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L. 111-31 (All sections of full text)
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes"
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored S.616, E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.655, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R.1498, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.1854, to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Monitored discussions involving illicit vapor devices and THC
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving U.S. trade negotiations
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301077533.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.1541, Tobacco-Free Youth Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L. 111-31 (All sections of full text)
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes"
Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored S.616, E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.655, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R.1498, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.1854, to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.
Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Monitored discussions involving illicit vapor devices and THC
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving U.S. trade negotiations
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 11, 2019.
Original Filing: 301044555.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L. 111-31 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding H.R.2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Discussions regarding H.R.1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act
Monitored FDA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes"
Monitored FDA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored S.616, E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S.655, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R.1498, SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R.1854, to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY (formerly known as RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC.) , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301027728.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L. 111-31 (All sections of full text)
Monitored FDA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes"
Monitored FDA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored S. 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act
Monitored S. 655 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019
Monitored H.R. 1498 SAFE Kids Act
Monitored H.R. 1854 to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 9, 2019.
Original Filing: 301003221.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions involving the FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31 (All Sections of full text)
Monitored H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes
Monitored S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2018.
Original Filing: 300985623.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions involving the FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31 (All Sections of full text)
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes
Monitored S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2018.
Original Filing: 300968194.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions involving the FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31 (All Sections of full text)
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S. 1341, Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
Monitored H.R. 2878, Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
Monitored H.R. 6136- Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300952987.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Deductibility of expenses arising from government settlements; Issues involving expensing of interest costs)
Monitored S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions involving the FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31 (All Sections of full text)
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes
Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) on Flavors in Tobacco Products
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300927821.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FTC Electronic Cigarettes: Paperwork Comment, FTC File No. PL 144-504 subsequent to P.L. 114-116
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Deductibility of expenses arising from government settlements; Issues involving expensing of interest costs)
Monitored S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving the FDAs regulation of Nitrosonoronicotine
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Discussions involving the FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31 (All Sections of full text)
Discussions involving the FDA Proposed Rule, Clarification of When Products Made or Derived from Tobacco are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Productions; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses" (All Sections of Full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300915001.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FTC Electronic Cigarettes: Paperwork Comment, FTC File No. PL 144-504 subsequent to P.L. 114-116
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving FDA regulation of Nitrosonoronicotine
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
H.R. 1136 FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
FDA Proposed Rule, Clarification of When Products Made or Derived from Tobacco are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Productions; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses" (All Sections of Full text)
FDA Implementation of P.L. 11-31 (All Sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S. 1837 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 11, 2017.
Original Filing: 300883450.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FTC Electronic Cigarettes: Paperwork Comment, FTC File No. PL 144-504 subsequent to P.L. 114-116
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving FDA regulation of Nitrosonoronicotine
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
H.R. 1136 FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
FDA Proposed Rule, Clarification of When Products Made or Derived from Tobacco are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Productions; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses" (All Sections of Full text)
FDA Implementation of P.L. 11-31 (All Sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300868895.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored FIC Electronic Cigarettes: Paperwork Comment, FTC File No. PL 144-504 subsequent to P.L. 114-116
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving FDA regulation of Nitrosonoronicotine
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
H.R. 1136 FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
FDA Proposed Rule, Clarification of When Products Made or Derived from Tobacco are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Productions; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses" (All Sections of Full text)
FDA Implementation of P.L. 11-31 (All Sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 10, 2017.
Original Filing: 300844861.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.1517, SMOKE Act
Lobbying Issues
Public Law No: 114-116, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction.
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31
Monitored H.R. 4371, A Bill that Would Concern the FDA's Pre-Market Tobacco Applications for E-Cigarettes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored Legislative Branch oversight pertaining to Executive Branch agency use of appropriate "regulatory guidance" in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
Lobbying Issues
Monitored P.L.114-254 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 5, 2016.
Original Filing: 300825432.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.1517, SMOKE Act
Lobbying Issues
Public Law No: 114-116, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction.
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31
Monitored H.R. 4371, A Bill that Would Concern the FDA's Pre-Market Tobacco Applications for E-Cigarettes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored Legislative Branch oversight pertaining to Executive Branch agency use of appropriate "regulatory guidance" in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5054- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored P.L.114-223, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300819367.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.1517, SMOKE Act
Lobbying Issues
Public Law No: 114-116, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions relating to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- FDA for warning labels on products with liquid nicotine.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction.
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31
Monitored FDA Proposed Rule, Clarification of When Products Made or Derived from Tobacco Are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Productions; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses"
Monitored H.R. 4371, A Bill that Would Concern the FDA's Pre-Market Tobacco Applications for E-Cigarettes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored Legislative Branch oversight pertaining to Executive Branch agency use of appropriate "regulatory guidance" in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5054- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300793313.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.1517, SMOKE Act
Lobbying Issues
Public Law No: 114-116, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions relating to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- FDA for warning labels on products with liquid nicotine.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction.
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31
Monitored FDA Proposed Rule, Clarification of When Products Made or Derived from Tobacco Are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Productions; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses"
Monitored H.R. 4371, A Bill that Would Concern the FDA's Pre-Market Tobacco Applications for E-Cigarettes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored Legislative Branch oversight pertaining to Executive Branch agency use of appropriate "regulatory guidance" in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300775357.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
H.R.1517, SMOKE Act
Lobbying Issues
S.142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
H.R.1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Monitored discussions relating to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- FDA for warning labels on products with liquid nicotine.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies)
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored Legislative Branch oversight pertaining to Executive Branch agency use of appropriate "regulatory guidance" in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2015.
Original Filing: 300756836.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
H.R.1517, To provide greater clarity in the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, and hookahs, and for other purposes.
Lobbying Issues
S.142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
H.R.1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Monitored discussions relating to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- FDA for warning labels on products with liquid nicotine.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control and Federal Retirement Reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Monitored discussions related to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2016
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored Legislative Branch oversight pertaining to Executive Branch agency use of appropriate "regulatory guidance" in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 8, 2015.
Original Filing: 300732255.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
H.R.1517, To provide greater clarity in the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, and hookahs, and for other purposes.
Lobbying Issues
S.142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
H.R.1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Monitored discussions relating to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- FDA for warning labels on products with liquid nicotine.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
H.Con.Res.27, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
S.Con.Res.11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control and Federal Retirement Reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2058, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (All Sections of Full Text)
Monitored discussions related to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2016
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 9, 2015.
Original Filing: 300713456.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015
H.R.1517, To provide greater clarity in the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, and hookahs, and for other purposes.
Lobbying Issues
S.142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
H.R.1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
H.Con.Res.27, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
S.Con.Res.11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
FDA Implementation of P.L.111-31, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control and Federal Retirement Reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2015.
Original Filing: 300696148.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4325, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
S.2047, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
H.R.5010, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act - SMOKE Act (All sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
S.2581, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
H.R.5486, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4435, Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Sec.633, Restriction on implementing any new Department of Defense policy to limit, restrict, or ban the sale of certain items on military installations)
Lobbying Issues
S.39, Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec.205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S.194, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
Proposals to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.389, Transparency in Tobacco User Fees Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2014.
Original Filing: 300678025.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4325, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
S.2047, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
H.R.5010, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act - SMOKE Act (All sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (All sections of full text)
S.2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
Lobbying Issues
S.2581, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.39, Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec.205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S.194, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
Proposals to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
HR 389 Transparency in Tobacco User Fees Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300662577.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec 205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S 194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Proposals to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (all sections of full text)
S.2389 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR 4325 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
S 2047 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
HR 5010 To provide greater clarity in the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes and hookas and for other purposes (all sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
HR 389 Transparency in Tobacco User Fees Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300638488.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec 205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S 194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Proposals to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the effect of the sequester on USDA administration of tobacco buyout program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR 4325 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
S 2047 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
HR 389 Transparency in Tobacco User Fees Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2014.
Original Filing: 300616349.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec 205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S 194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
HJ Res 59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (all sections of full text)
Administration's budget proposal fiscal year 2014 sections pertaining to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
FDA implementation of PL 111-31
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the effect of the sequester on USDA administration of tobacco buyout program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2013.
Original Filing: 300595010.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec 205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S 194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
FDA implementation of PL 111-31
HJ Res 59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (all sections of full text)Administration's budget proposal fiscal year 2014 sections pertaining to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300582360.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec 205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
S 194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
FDA implementation of PL 111-31Administration's budget proposal fiscal year 2014 sections pertaining to raise federal excise tax on cigarettes.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
S. Amdt. 923 to S 954 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 (Prohibition on payment of portion of premium by corporation for tobacco) (oppose)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR 1549 Helping Sick Americans Now Act (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300560784.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 39 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec. 205 Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
H.R. 933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
S. Con. Res 8 Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Proposal (all sections of full text)
S. 194 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300535156.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, P.L. 112-240 (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300509689.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 112-141 MAP-21 (Sections pertaining to Roll-your-own Cigarette machines)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Discussions pertinent to tobacco use harm reduction
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300489623.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 4348 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II (Sec. 100122 Roll-your-own Cigarette machines) (Support)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4134 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that any person who, for a commercial purpose, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (all sections of full text) (support)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300466783.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (Sec. 205)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
S. 1813 MAP-21 (S.AMDT.1825) (support)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4134 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that any person who, for a commercial purpose, makes available for consumer use a machine capable of producing tobacco products, is a manufacturer of tobacco products (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tobacco harm reduction discussions regarding the substantial difference in risk between cigarette use and smokeless tobacco product use when abstinence-only strategies fail.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300444905.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (taxation of tobacco products)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (taxation of tobacco products)
(All sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
FDA implementation of P.L. 111-31, Family Smoking Precention and Tobacco Control Act
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300419490.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2112 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
(All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 1430 IDEA Full Funding Act (Section 3: Tobacco Tax Increase and Parity)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Tax issues before the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2011.
Original Filing: 300394056.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 2112: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (All sections of Full Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
Lobbying Issues
HR 65: Candy Tobacco Tax Parity Act of 2011 (All Sections of Full Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 12, 2011.
Original Filing: 300362184.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 65: Candy Tobacco Tax Parity Act of 2011(All sections full of text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2011.
Original Filing: 300341224.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1261, Youth Prevention and Tobacco Harm Reduction Act (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.5178, Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2010 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300319076.xml
Lobbying Issues
Public Law No. 111-205, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 (S.AMDT.4301 Taxation of Liability Awards)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300296608.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, S. AMDT 4301 (taxation of liability awards).
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for RAI SERVICES COMPANY, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300269746.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 1147 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 (all sections of full text)
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300241861.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 1147 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009: Communications to clarify the client's position of non-opposition to the bill as modified
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300217068.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-31: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2009.
Original Filing: 300182673.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - entire bill
HR 1261: Youth Prevention and Tobacco Harm Reduction Act - entire bill
S 982: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - entire bill
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300158956.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 2: Children's Health Insurance Program Reautorization Act of 2009 - issues relating to the "phase in" on the increase of the Federal excise tax on tobacco
HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - entire bill
HR 1261: Youth Prevention and Tobacco Harm Reduction Act - entire bill
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009.
Original Filing: 300130156.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Federal excise tax on tobacco as part of efforts to re-authorize the State of Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2008.
Original Filing: 300093099.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; in opposition to entire legislation
S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; in opposition to entire legislation
HR 4081 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007; limitations on use of the U.S. Postal Service to transport product
S 1027 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007; limitations on use of the U.S. Postal Service to transport product
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2008.
Original Filing: 300073824.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, in opposition to entire legislation
S. 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, in opposition to entire legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY in Q12008 on Aug. 4, 2008.
Original Filing: 300085148.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, in opposition to entire legislation
S. 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, in opposition to entire legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2008.
Original Filing: 300048520.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, in opposition to entire legislation
S. 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, in opposition to entire legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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