THE COCA-COLA COMPANY for COCA-COLA COMPANY
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report (this page) | Jul 22, 2013 | $1,097,082 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment | Nov 19, 2013 | $1,200,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Opposed limitations on minimum 34-hour restarts in Hours-Of-Service Regulations for commercial drivers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS | Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998 |
| NORMAN ROSS | — |
Beverage Industry BEV
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 | Office of Sen. Sam Nunn, 1985-1997 |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Seek to enact flavoring standards on goods within the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Support Trade Promotion Authority for the President. Support TransAtlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP).
| 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 |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Support legislation S.888, exempting Commodity Derivative End Users from margin call requirements.
| 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 |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Support international and domestic tax reform for American-headquartered companies that compete globally. Promote creation of national standards for employee state tax obligations (H.R. 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 |
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 for 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 |
| EUGENE RACKLEY New | — |
| JONATHAN RIEF | Office of Sen. Sam Nunn, 1985-1997 |
| NORMAN ROSS | — |
Commodities (big ticket) CDT
Support legislation S.888, exempting Commodity Derivative End Users from margin call requirements. Support review of aluminum trading and warehousing practices in Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
| 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 |
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 | Office of Sen. Sam Nunn, 1985-1997 |
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 wastewater treatment and water infrastructure upgrades. Promote water supply initiative in the Water Resources Development Act (S.601).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS | Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998 |
| JANINE KELLNER | — |
Minting/Money/Gold Standard MON
Seek assistance in urging the government of Uzbekistan to grant The Coca-Cola Company larger and more frequent conversion of foreign currency into USD. Emphasize the importance of foreign currency conversion to attract greater foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan.
Foreign entity interest: Local area wholly-owned subsidiary companies and franchisees of the registrant, The Coca-Cola Company, may benefit from relevant lobbying activity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS | Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998 |
| KATE IRVIN New | — |
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.