OPERA AMERICA for OPERA AMERICA
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY25 appropriations, including National Endowment for the Arts, Arts in Education at the U.S. Department of Education and Title IV, Part A; State and Foreign Ops Appropriations: Cultural Exchange funding at the U.S. Department of State; appropriations for Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN CARPENTER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
- S. 566/H.R. 3435 The Charitable Act: To restore and expand the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving H.R.10203 - Hurricane Helene and Milton Tax Relief Act of 2024: To provide tax relief for damages relating to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Including increased limitation on charitable contributions for qualified hurricane disaster relief; certain contributions paid before April 15, 2025, treated as paid in 2024.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN CARPENTER | — |
Immigration IMM
- Improvements to visa processing for O and P visas.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN CARPENTER | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
- S.916, S.3457 Fans First Act, H.R. 3950, the TICKET Act: Policies solutions that cease predatory ticket sale practices while supporting access to nonprofit performances and events.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN CARPENTER | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
H.R.10203 - Hurricane Helene and Milton Tax Relief Act of 2024. To provide tax relief for damages relating to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN CARPENTER | — |
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