WALMART INC. for WALMART INC
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 20, 2012 | $2,290,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Jan 27, 2012 | $2,200,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
12 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Transportation TRA
Discussions regarding Transportation reauthorization (not yet introduced) Discussion regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety issues; cross border safety issues, and Wal-mart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| JASON HILL | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JASON HILL | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Immigration IMM
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BELINDA GARZA HARTWIG | — |
| STEPHEN REPLOGLE | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| STEPHEN REPLOGLE | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| SARAH THORN | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medications International Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (H.R. 3080, H.R.3079, H.R. 3078) Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2011 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal (H.R. 2832) Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619) Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| BELINDA GARZA HARTWIG | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| STEPHEN REPLOGLE | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| SARAH THORN | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding super committee process Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| MARIO DE ARMAS New | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| BELINDA GARZA HARTWIG | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| STEPHEN REPLOGLE | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| KIMBERLY WOODARD | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislation S. 365, Budget Control Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 H.R. 3630 & H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| BELINDA GARZA HARTWIG | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| JASON HILL | — |
| STEPHEN REPLOGLE | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| SARAH THORN | — |
| KIMBERLY WOODARD | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| EDUARDO IVAN ZAPIEN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH (BEATTY) ROGERS | — |
| JAMES R. BAILEY | — |
| JANA BARRESI | — |
| BRUCE HARRIS | — |
| BELINDA GARZA HARTWIG | — |
| ADAM ROSS HEMPHILL | — |
| JASON HILL | — |
| STEPHEN REPLOGLE | — |
| LAUREN ROBITAILLE | — |
| SARAH THORN | — |
| KIMBERLY WOODARD | — |
| 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.