PHILIP S. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. for LAO VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.
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What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Veterans VET
To educate policymakers about the contributions of Lao- and Hmong-American veterans of the Vietnam War in the Royal Kingdom of Laos and their refugee families; in support of the advancement and passage of the Lao Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act; and, to honor Lao- and Hmong-American veterans and their refugee families in the United States and Southeast Asia.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP SMITH | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
To educate policymakers and officials about Lao- and Hmong-American veterans of the Vietnam War who served in defense of the Royal Kingdom of Laos and U.S. national security interests; in support of the Lao Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act and its passage in the U.S. Congress; to seek to honor Lao- and Hmong-American veterans and their refugee families in the United States; to raise awareness about ongoing human rights violations and religious persecution of Lao and Hmong refugees and political prisoners in Laos and Southeast Asia.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP SMITH | — |
Intelligence INT
To educate policymakers and officials about the historic contributions of Lao- and Hmong-American veterans of the Vietnam War in the Royal Kingdom of Laos and their refugee families; in support of the advancement and passage of the Lao Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act; and, to seek to honor Lao and Hmong veterans and their families.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP SMITH | — |
Defense DEF
To educate policymakers about the contributions of Lao- and Hmong-American veterans of the Vietnam War in the Royal Kingdom of Laos and their refugee families; in support of the advancement and passage of the Lao Hmong Veterans Service Recognition Act; and to honor Lao- and Hmong-American veterans and their refugee families.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP SMITH | — |
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