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Lobbying Arrangements Results for 'James Free'
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Issue | Client | Firm | Lobbyists | Start Date | Latest Filing Date |
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Details Passage of the Panama Free Trade Agreement |
The Embassy of the Republic of Panama
Diplomatic representative to the United States for the Republic of Panama |
The Washington Group, Inc. | |||
Details Federal support for small business access to capital and procurement. Support for Free Trade Agreements with Latin American countries. |
UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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MARC ASSOCIATES, INC. | |||
Details Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Dron... |
Independent Pilots Association
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Matters relating to U.S.-Lebanon relations. |
Lebanon Renaissance Institute
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DLA Piper LLP (US) | |||
Details Monitored issues relating to new EPA source standards on greenhouse gases Monitored status of Department of Interior and EPA nominations Monitored discussions involving regulations regarding hydra... |
ANADARKO
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Monitored discussions related to the inclusion of Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 as part of P.L.116-283, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021. Monitored discussions regarding climate ... |
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally... |
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details S. 1408 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage alternative energy investments and job creation - (all sections of full text) H.R. 1835 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of ... |
PICKENS PLAN
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THE SMITH-FREE GROUP | |||
Details Monitored discussions related to implementation of P.L. 104-121, Congressional Review Act Monitored discussions related to implementation of P.L. 115-174, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and C... |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Analysis of legislation related to online intellectual property, including H.R. 3261 - Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). |
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
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Dow Lohnes Government Strategies LLC | |||
Details Systemic risk insurance and pension reform and H.R.3996, The Financial Stability Improvement Act 9/11 Health and Compensation Act; and Employee Free Choice Act; H.R.3590 and H.R.3962. Climate Chang... |
MLBA Services
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BKSH & ASSOCIATES | |||
Details Discussions related to the inclusion of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 as part of S.4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Discussions related to HR 133 - Consolidat... |
Bank Policy Institute
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Discussions regarding draft legislation on data security Monitored implementation of P.L.115-174, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act Monitored H.R.4537, International... |
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115... |
RIO TINTO SERVICES INC.
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 360/H.R. 857, Cap Executive Officer Pay Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform a... |
Financial Services Forum
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Public Strategies, Inc. | |||
Details Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Housing Counseling Assistance Program. HR 4820/S. 2437, Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill Lobbied in support of housing counseling funding. Lobbied in sup... |
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
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DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | |||
Details S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and ... |
Walker & Dunlop Inc.
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Discussions related to Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Monitored discussions related to HR 1595 - SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Monitored discussions related to S. 1200 - SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Monitor... |
AON
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Discussions relating to copyright. Monitored implementation of PL 115-264 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act Discussions involving pending business transactions. Discussions rel... |
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC.
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Discussions involving facilities in congressional districts. Monitored discussions regarding transportation and infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor Monitored proposals for California high spee... |
SIEMENS CORPORATION
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THE SMITH-FREE GROUP | |||
Details Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions. S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All s... |
The Kroger Co.
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details H.R.1276 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (all sections of full text) (support) S. 1114 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2013 (all sections of full text) (support) Matters related t... |
American Iron and Steel Institute
Issues relating to the U.S. iron and steel industry |
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP | |||
Details Discussions involving facilities in congressional districts PL 114-94 FAST Act (Sec. 5521 - hours of service) Discussions related to Surface Transportation reauthorization and proposed provision re... |
LaFargeHolcim (formerly known as HOLCIM (U.S.) INC.)
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THE SMITH-FREE GROUP | |||
Details H.R. 2853 BLOCKING Act of 2021 (All sections of full text). S. 2910, Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2021 (All sections of full text). Discussions regarding S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemic... |
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Enhance Tax administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification & Reform Enhance voluntary compliance and the taxpayer experience Support IRS Free File Program H.R. 495 and S. 669, Fre... |
Intuit, Inc.
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Elmendorf Ryan | |||
Details Monitored tax proposals affecting housing and energy and related provisions; and monitored legislation to provide energy efficiency tax incentives. HR 1409 & S. 560 - Employee Free Choice Act; and ... |
The Home Depot
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Capitol Counsel, LLC | |||
Details S. 984 - Recycle Act, H.R. 2238 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 3684 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill - issues related to environmental justice and recycling. |
INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.
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K&L GATES, LLP | |||
Details Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections. H.... |
Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.)
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Implementation of P.L.114-94, FAST Act (Division E: Export-Import Bank of the United States) H.R.3815, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (All sections of full text) S.2040, Justice Against ... |
General Electric Company
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THE SMITH-FREE GROUP | |||
Details Miscellaneous Tariff Bill regarding duties on imported footwear Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Revisions to North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) |
Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association
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Arent Fox LLP | |||
Details HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections ... |
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details H.R.5055/S.2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017, Basic energy sciences & Office of Nuclear Physics funding; and Funding for development and operations ... |
Southeastern Universities Research Association
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Van Scoyoc Associates | |||
Details Monitored H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE... |
RAI SERVICES COMPANY
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Discussions regarding educational aspects of video games and video game design curricula Discussions relating to STEM-based educational programs Monitored wasteful spending report Discussions rega... |
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA)
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THE SMITH-FREE GROUP | |||
Details Monitored discussions on issues regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discussions involving copyright. Discussions involving artificial intelligence. Monitored discussions involving privacy ... |
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Truck... |
CSX CORPORATION
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Advocacy on behalf of US tire importers regarding a 421 quota case on imports |
American Coalition for Free Trade in Tires
Coalition representing US tire importers |
Black Swan LLC - Jochum Shore & Trossevin PC | |||
Details H.R. 2809, American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2017 (all provisions). |
PLANETARY RESOURCES, INC.
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K&L GATES LLP | |||
Details General advocacy efforts as it relates to the automotive and transportation sectors. Issues include safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foriegn affairs and labor relations. Specific issu... |
Hyundai Motor Company
Automotive manufacturer |
CLARK & WEINSTOCK | |||
Details S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) H.R.8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) Issues related to merchant category codes (MCCs)... |
MASTERCARD Worldwide
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Implementation of the OPEN Government Act of 2007, first amendment/open government issues, Free Press issues S.612- Open FOIA Act of 2009 HR2892 and S1298- Department of Homeland Security Appropria... |
THE SUNSHINE IN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE
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PODESTA GROUP, INC. | |||
Details Provided information to Members of Congress related to the parliamentary election in the Republic of Georgia in order to insure that the election be conducted in a free and fair manner. No legisla... |
National Strategies, LLC (on behalf of Bidzina Ivanishvili)
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PARRY, ROMANI, DECONCINI & SYMMS | |||
Details Registrant will advocate in support of policies that will lead to democracy, and positive changes in war-ravaged Syria, including: the promotion of democratic change in Syria with the assistance of... |
Citizens for a Secure and Safe America
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BALLARD PARTNERS | |||
Details Issues related to apparel tariffs: Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA); Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); De Minimis/small packages. Issues related to corporate tax. |
The Gap Inc.
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FEROX STRATEGIES | |||
Details Seeking federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bills for road improvement and trail projects,and for the Community Development Block... |
Village of Oak Lawn, Illinois
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ALCALDE & FAY | |||
Details Advocacy for free interstate commerce in agriculture products. |
Protect the Harvest
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Jochum Shore & Trossevin PC (formerly Black Swan LLC - Jochum Shore & Trossevin PC) | |||
Details NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2019 and later model year lightduty vehicles (EPA HQOAR20100799 FRL97065 NHTSA20100131 RIN 2060AQ54 RIN 2127AK79). ... |
Hyundai Motor Company
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Mercury Public Affairs, LLC | |||
Details S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Comp... |
HCA
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The Smith-Free Group, LLC | |||
Details Legislation: S.3663-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free speech, privacy. S.686-Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act-Issues ... |
American Civil Liberties Union
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in-house lobbying | |||
Details California Water Issues, Colorado River Water Issues. Implementation of WIFIA. Implementing legislative language which would allow tax-free municipal bond financing to be used in combination with a... |
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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Barker Leavitt, PLLC (SKA Mr. James C. Barker) |