HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA for HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA
What was lobbied
20 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
HR 302 "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to transportation and infrastructure priorities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
HR 5105 "BUILD Act of 2018," all provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
S 3013 "A bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the need for additional Congressional oversight on tariffs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
Defense DEF
Issues related to a National Defense Authorization (NDAA) bill, including BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) and active duty personnel increases.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
Agriculture AGR
Issues pertaining to "The Farm Bill" and "The Farm Bill" conference report including the Grassley "actively engaged" amendment, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) reform and work requirements, WOTUS (Waters of the United States) repeal, and "out of control farm subsidies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues pertaining to making the tax cuts in the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" permanent. Issues pertaining to "Tax Reform 2.0": HR 6760 "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018," all provisions; HR 6756 "American Innovation Act of 2018," all provisions; and HR 6757 "Family Savings Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to an internet sales tax including a physical presence standard. HR 6824 "Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act of 2018," all provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Issues pertaining to reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), including ending straight extensions and moving towards privatization.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues pertaining to health care reform, a coalition/consensus health care proposal, "Medicare for All" concept, "Obamacare" tax credits, and proposed reforms to the 340(b) Drug Discount Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Issues pertaining to a Housing Finance Bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
Postal POS
Issues related to conservative Postal Service reforms.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
District of Columbia DOC
Issues pertaining to the ability for people who live in DC to opt out of Obamacare's individual mandate.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
HR 2723 "Employee Rights Act," all provisions. HR 6544 "The Employee Rights Act of 2018," all provisions. HR 4444 "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act," all provisions. HR 6377 "Save Community Newspaper Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to a more conservative paid family leave bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Homeland Security HOM
Issues pertaining to "School Safety" legislation and threat assessment programs nationwide.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
HR 5682 "FIRST STEP Act," all provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Welfare WEL
HR 1881 "Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 2832 "Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act," all provisions. HR 2996 "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reform Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 6532 "Making DI Work For All Americans Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Education EDU
HR 5199 "Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018," all provisions. Issues pertaining to military education savings accounts. HR 4274 "Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2017" ("HERO Act"), all provisions. HR 4508 "Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act ("PROSPER Act"), all provisions. HR 719 "A PLUS Act," all provisions. Issues related to Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues pertaining to the potential for sacrificing policy for process during the appropriations process and to "out of control" spending. Issues pertaining to annual budgeting, reforms and program cuts. HR 6776 "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions. HR 6157 "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions. S 811 "Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017," all provisions relating to inclusion of the conservative policy riders contained therein in the 2019 spending bills. S 301 "Conscience Protection Act," all provisions relating to inclusion of the conservative policy riders contained therein in the 2019 spending bills. HR 6147 "Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions. HR 6072 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019," all provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Government Issues GOV
HR 850 "Agency Accountability Act of 2017," all provisions. Issues related to the Supreme Court Justice Selection. S 3200 / HR 559 "MERIT Act of 2018," all provisions. HR 6391 "Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2018," all provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Issues pertaining to the removal of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ("ARPA-E").
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
Immigration IMM
Issues pertaining to Immigration reform, amnesty, "ag visas," "e-verify" and penalties, ending chain migration, merit based visas, improving border security and interior enforcement, asylum definition enhancements, a DACA solution and border wall funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK DIPLACIDO New | Intern, Off Rep M Kelly; Research Asst, Research Assoc, Leg Aide, Off Sen Sasse |
| WALKER GALLMAN | — |
| GINA LAUTERIO | — |
| JOHN WILSON New | Staff Asst, Off Rep Messer; Leg Correspondent, Off Rep Messer; Leg Asst, Military Leg Asst, Off Rep Banks |
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