RAI SERVICES COMPANY for RAI SERVICES COMPANY
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis
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 issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Government Issues GOV
Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis
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 issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Tobacco TOB
Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act Issues surrounding FDA, PMTA, and MRTP compliance policies Issues surrounding tobacco harm reduction Issues surrounding efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco products Discussions in support of the regulation of products containing synthetic nicotine and disposable e-cigarettes Issues surrounding FDA/CTP enforcement actions Issues surrounding implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act NPRM for Docket No. FDA-2021-N-1349: Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes January 2025 Proposed Rule: Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products Discussions regarding federal excise taxes and the taxation of tobacco products Discussions regarding FDA enforcement of flavored disposable e-cigarettes and PMTA transparency
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 issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues surrounding prevention of illicit tobacco, patents, tariffs, duty and customs, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs); H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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 issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Discussions concerning the FY 2025 and FY 2026 appropriations bills; provisions related to the FDA regulation of tobacco
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 issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 464, No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S. 2929/H.R. 5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act Issues surrounding Internal Revenue Code 420 Discussions concerning the tax rate on corporate stock buybacks and U.S. multinationals foreign earnings Discussions concerning draft legislation to amend corporate tax rates and federal excise taxes/duties on tobacco products Discussions concerning a retaliatory tax on international companies from countries that adopt extraterritorial tax schemes Issues surrounding taxation of 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 issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
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.