FDD ACTION for FDD ACTION
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Banking BAN
S. 1889, "TITLE Act," all provisions. S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act, all provisions. H.R. 2513 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, all provisions. Issues related to beneficial ownership and AML/CFT (no bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TYLER STAPLETON | — |
Defense DEF
S.J. Res 68, "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress," all provisions. S. Res. 509, "A resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire," all provisions. S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, sections 1225, 1278, 1708, 5521, 6705, 7101-7155, 7401-7438, 7501-7503 (issues related to liberation efforts of Mosul and Raqqah from ISIS control, U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems, NDS implementation, Iranian efforts in Syria and Lebanon, Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, and the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019). S. 3176, "United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020," sections 104, 108, 206 (issues related to the extension of war reserves stockpile authority, eligibility of Israel for the strategic trade authorization exception to certain export control licensing requirements, and contingency plans to provide Israel with necessary defense articles and services). Issues related to Iraqi security assistance, Iran's precision-guided munitions (PGMs), Iranian influence in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, Iranian proxy militias, and U.S.-Israel technology cooperation (no bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TYLER STAPLETON | — |
| MASEH ZARIF New | Professional Staff Member, U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, 2014-2016 |
Bankruptcy BNK
Issues related to Chinese bankruptcy proceedings and funding of higher education (No bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TYLER STAPLETON | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 5602, "Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020," sections 4, 5 (issues related to authorization of offices to combat domestic terrorism and training to combat domestic terrorism). Issues related to domestic terrorism responses, anti-Semitism, and BDS (no bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TYLER STAPLETON | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
H. Res. 752, "a resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression and condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests," all provisions. H. Res. 791, "a resolution condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protestors in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights," all provisions. S. 2943, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," sections 1261-1265 (issues related to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act). S. Res. 469, "a resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response," all provisions. H.R. 5595, "Israel Anti-Boycott Act," all provisions. S. 3327, "Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act," all provisions. H.R. 6015, "Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act of 2020," section 2 (issues related to potential special measures required at domestic financial institutions under this act). H.R. 6081, "Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act," all provisions. S. Res. 553, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities," all provisions. H. Res. 907, "a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities," all provisions. H.R. 4140, "Foreign Extortion Prevention Act," all provisions. H.R. 2167, "Protecting United States Businesses Abroad Act," all provisions. H.R. 4361, "Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act," all provisions. H.R. 3441, "Kleptocrat Exposure Act," all provisions. S.482, "Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019," all provisions. S.1328, "DETER Act," all provisions. H. J. Res 31, "Consolidated Appropriations Act," section 7035 (issues related to Arab League Boycott of Israel). S. 1838, "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," sections 5, 7 (issues related to sanctioning people responsible for undermining fundamental freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong and violations of U.S. export control laws and UN sanctions occurring in Hong Kong). S. Res. 195, "A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities," all provisions. S. 1790 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, sections 7412, 7423 (issues related to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019). Issues related to Iranian influence in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, Iranian cyberattacks, IRGC-Quds Force, Iranian human rights abuses, corruption in Iran, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iran sanctions evasion, UN blacklist of companies doing business in the West Bank, BDS, Hezbollah activities, Iran's nuclear program, Russia and Nordstream 2, Eastern Mediterranean issues, anti-Semitism, BDS, and Hezbollah in Europe, the campaign to lift sanctions in Iran in response to COVID-19, the role of Congress in U.S. sanctions policy, U.S. policy towards North Korea, U.S. policy towards Iraq, Iran sanctions, International Criminal Court, and Turkey sanctions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TYLER STAPLETON | — |
| MASEH ZARIF New | Professional Staff Member, U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, 2014-2016 |
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