AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Animal companion issues, animal protection and care, and pet transportation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAVIER S CUEBAS | Staff Assistant/Barbara Kennelly; LC/Barbara Lee |
| DAVID NGUGI MURIMI | Legislative Assistant/Marion Berry |
| ROBERT J. SILVERMAN New | — |
| MATTHEW SUMRAK | — |
Government Issues GOV
Personnel privacy issues, financial disclosure for federal employees, and government customer service
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAVIER S CUEBAS | Staff Assistant/Barbara Kennelly; LC/Barbara Lee |
| DAVID NGUGI MURIMI | Legislative Assistant/Marion Berry |
| ROBERT J. SILVERMAN New | — |
| MATTHEW SUMRAK | — |
Retirement RET
Issues relating to the pensions and retirement benefits of federal employees, specifically the Foreign Service, including the wage and hourly limitations on rehired annuitants at the State Department.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAVIER S CUEBAS | Staff Assistant/Barbara Kennelly; LC/Barbara Lee |
| DAVID NGUGI MURIMI | Legislative Assistant/Marion Berry |
| ROBERT J. SILVERMAN New | — |
| MATTHEW SUMRAK | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY14, management and personnel issues relating to all branches of the Foreign Service, including training and professional development, overseas comparability pay, diplomatic security, foreign aid, and export promotion reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAVIER S CUEBAS | Staff Assistant/Barbara Kennelly; LC/Barbara Lee |
| DAVID NGUGI MURIMI | Legislative Assistant/Marion Berry |
| ROBERT J. SILVERMAN New | — |
| MATTHEW SUMRAK | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY14Budget - International Affairs 150 Account, FY14 Foreign Opperations Appropriations, FY14Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, FY14 Agriculture Appropriations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAVIER S CUEBAS | Staff Assistant/Barbara Kennelly; LC/Barbara Lee |
| DAVID NGUGI MURIMI | Legislative Assistant/Marion Berry |
| ROBERT J. SILVERMAN New | — |
| MATTHEW SUMRAK | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues relating to federal employees in general and specifically to members of the Foreign Service, including paid parental leave, domestic partner benefits, and improved training and benefit delivery for members of the Foreign Service who serve in active combat zones
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAVIER S CUEBAS | Staff Assistant/Barbara Kennelly; LC/Barbara Lee |
| DAVID NGUGI MURIMI | Legislative Assistant/Marion Berry |
| ROBERT J. SILVERMAN New | — |
| MATTHEW SUMRAK | — |
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.