THE COCA-COLA COMPANY for COCA-COLA COMPANY
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 | Jul 22, 2013 | $1,097,082 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | 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.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Promote creation of 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 | — |
Health Issues HCR
Seek assistance to urge the governments of Chile and Peru to include industry in discussions on proposed labeling regimes in those countries.
| 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 |
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 |
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 | — |
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 |
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 |
Transportation TRA
Opposed limitations on minimum 34-hour restarts in Hours-Of-Service Regulations for commerical drivers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW THOMAS ECHOLS | Office of Rep. Saxby Chambliss, 1995-1998 |
| NORMAN ROSS | — |
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 |
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.