WINSTON TAYLOR LLP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS WINSTON & STRAWN LLP) for GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report (this page) | Jan 19, 2016 | $80,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Jan 19, 2016 | $80,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Legislation to increase funding for the Territorial Highway Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
| ERIC J SILVA | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in FY 2016 appropriations, including environmental and other infrastructure projects, increased Medicaid and health care infrastructure funding, transportation funding, and law enforcement funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
| ERIC J SILVA | — |
| JOHN A WAITS | — |
Immigration IMM
In support of legislation authorizing a special visa waiver program for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
| ERIC J SILVA | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
In support of (1) legislation to extend temporary cover-over rate, and eliminate the cap on the amount, of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands under 26 U.S.C. Section 7652; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayers; (4) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury; (5) in opposition to legislation which would limit the Government's use of rum tax revenues in public-private partnerships.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BARRY J HART | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
Health Issues HCR
Legislation on health care reform issues, including increases in Medicaid and SCHIP funding for the Virgin Islands, eligibility for participation in health insurance exchange(s).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
| ERIC J SILVA | — |
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.