WALMART INC. for WALMART INC
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Discussions regarding cybersecurity and data breach issues Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act (PCNA) National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Discussed nutrition labeling and education programs, and food reformulation at Walmart. Discussed Federal Nutrition Programs and Walmart customer insights.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Immigration IMM
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| THERESA WANG REED | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Transportation TRA
Discussions related to port congestion
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions related to the Transpacific Partnership Agreement, Trade Promotion Authority and the Trade in Services Agreement Discussions regarding potential outcome of WTO ruling regarding country of origin labeling.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| MICAELA FERNANDEZ ALLEN | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| SEAN P BRESETT | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| SARAH THORN | — |
| THERESA WANG REED | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Discussions regarding sale of Walmart financial services products
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Agriculture AGR
Discussed Walmart's Food and Agriculture sustainability initiatives
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions related to tax reform Discussions related to tax extenders Discussions regarding online sales tax equity, including: S.698, The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| MICAELA FERNANDEZ ALLEN | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| SEAN P BRESETT | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| THERESA WANG REED | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Discussions regarding patent litigation reform: H.R. 9 - Innovation Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| THERESA WANG REED | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 592, Medication Therapy Management H.R. 793, Medicare Part D Preferred Network Reinsurance Discussions regarding potential judicial decisions affecting the Affordable Care Act 40% Health Insurance Excise Tax General Healthcare Reform S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act Prescription Drug Access for Tricare Beneficiaries
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| JASON HILL | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Discussions related to legislation reversing the rulemaking by the NLRB, RIN 3142-AA08; Discussions related to legislation limiting impact of NLRB decision in Specialty Healthcare, 357 NLRB 83 and decisions applying the standard announced in that case; and discussions related to the joint employer standard
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| SEAN P BRESETT | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
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.