RAI SERVICES COMPANY for RAI SERVICES COMPANY
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues surrounding prevention of illicit tobacco, patents, tariffs, duty and customs, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES New | Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Discussions concerning the FY 2024 appropriations bill; provisions related to the FDA regulation of tobacco
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES New | Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Agriculture AGR
S.2860, Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act S. 1323/H.R. 2891, Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES New | Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Government Issues GOV
S.2860, Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act S. 1323/H.R. 2891, Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) Issues related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES New | Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Tobacco TOB
H.R. 901, Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act of 2023 Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act Issues surrounding FDA, PMTA, and MRTP compliance policies Issues surrounding tobacco harm reduction Issues surrounding efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco products Discussions in support of the regulation of products containing synthetic nicotine and disposable e-cigarettes Issues surrounding implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189 and FDA-2017-N-6565 NPRM for Docket No. FDA-2021-N-1349: Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes Final Rule on Premarket Tobacco Product Applications and Substantial Equivalence Marketing Authorization Pathways for New Tobacco Products Issues surrounding upcoming proposed rule on Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Certain Tobacco Products Discussions regarding federal excise taxes and the taxation of tobacco products Discussions regarding FDA enforcement of flavored disposable e-cigarettes and PMTA transparency
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES New | Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 464, No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S. 2929/H.R. 5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act Issues surrounding Internal Revenue Code 420 Discussions concerning the tax rate on corporate stock buybacks and U.S. multinationals foreign earnings Discussions concerning draft legislation to amend corporate tax rates and federal excise taxes on tobacco products Discussions concerning a retaliatory tax on international companies from countries that adopt extraterritorial tax schemes Issues surrounding taxation of tobacco products
Foreign entity interest: As the ultimate parent entity of RAI Services Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c., disclosed on the LD-1, has an interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER ENDRES New | Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Assistant; Representative Jeff Miller, Legislative Correspondent; Representative Matt Gaetz, Legislative Director and Counsel. |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| RICHARD L HASELWOOD | — |
| CARA DALMOLIN MOON | — |
| SHASHRINA THOMAS | — |
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