THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC for RAI SERVICES COMPANY
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issue above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
Tobacco TOB
Discussions involving regulation of disposable vaping products Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Discussions involving illicit Chinese vapor products Monitored discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored Food and Drug Administration activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issue above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| MIKE MULLEN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issue above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
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.