1st Quarter - Report — THE COCA-COLA COMPANY for COCA-COLA COMPANY (2013)

Firm

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

Client

COCA-COLA COMPANY

Income

—

Expenses

$1,348,503

Expense method

A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Seek to enact flavorings standards on goods within the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Support Trade Promotion Authority for the President.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
KATHLEEN BLACK	Rep. S Johnson 2001-2009;Sen. Snowe 2009-2011
MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS	Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); SENATE; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Oppose proposals that restrict or ban the sale of certain size beverage containers. Highlight Company and industry voluntary energy drink guideline programs to promote responsible marketing and consumption of energy drinks.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS	Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998
RYAN GUTHRIE	Office of Rep. Baron Hill, 1999-2004, 2007-2009
JONATHAN RIEF New	Office of Sen. Sam Nunn, 1985-1997
NORMAN ROSS	—

Contacted: White House Office; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); SENATE

Agriculture AGR

Promote choice and fairness in the guidelines of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and oppose policies that single out certain food and beverage items available to purchase under SNAP. Monitor nutrition standards in the National School Lunch and School Beverage Programs and educate policymakers on Company's voluntary efforts to reduce calories from beverages in schools. Monitor reauthorization of current U.S. Farm Bill.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS	Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss 1995-1998
RYAN GUTHRIE	Office of Rep. Baron Hill, 1999-2004, 2007-2009
JONATHAN RIEF New	Office of Sen. Sam Nunn 1985-1997
NORMAN ROSS	—

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Support international and domestic tax reform for U.S.-based multi-national companies. Promote creation of national standards for employee state tax obligations (HR 1129 Mobile Workforce Act). Support Senate passage of pending tax treaties.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
KATHLEEN BLACK	Rep. S Johnson 2001-2009;Sen.Snowe 2009-2011
MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS	Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998

Contacted: White House Office; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1129 (113th)

Health Issues HCR

Promote active healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention and additional funding for physical education programs. Oppose programs and legislation that discriminate against specific foods and beverages.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS	Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998
RYAN GUTHRIE	Office of Rep. Baron Hill, 1999-2004, 2007-2009
JONATHAN RIEF New	Office of Sen. Sam Nunn, 1985-1997

Contacted: SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Environment/Superfund ENV

Promote creation of a low cost loan structure program for water infrastructure - Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Authority (WIFIA). Oppose legislation that would tax bottled and canned beverages to pay for waste water treatment and water infrastructure upgrades.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS	Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998
JANINE KELLNER	—

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); White House Office; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)

Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.