ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD for JOHN DEERE
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Retirement RET
Discussed general employee benefit policy issues.
Foreign entity interest: American Benefits Council, The ERISA Industry Committee
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
Discussed generally US/Cuba relations; discussed generally US/China relations and China's interest in having John Deere and other companies' precision agriculture technology in the country.
Foreign entity interest: NDRC & MOA Delegation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Met with a representative from UAW to discuss general relationship building and maintenance in the new administration between their organization, John Deere, and Deere employees who are members of UAW.
Foreign entity interest: United Automobile Workers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussed generally the tax reform Blueprint as well as the proposed border adjustability section.
Foreign entity interest: The Tax Foundation, National Association of Manufacturers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussed the pros of TPP; discussed generally the potential trade policy implications under the new administration; discussed generally the effect of NAFTA changes on John Deere operations.
Foreign entity interest: National Association of Manufacturers, US Chamber of Commerce
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Health Issues HCR
Generally discussed the future of the Affordable Care Act as well as proposed changes to the ACA and the implications for employer provided health care and John Deere employees.
Foreign entity interest: The ERISA Industry Committee
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Discussed the advantages of the proposed flood diversion plan for Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN and its impact on John Deere's Electronic Solutions division.
Foreign entity interest: The cities of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Discussed generally rural broadband issues and fiber cable installation in the Midwest; discussed generally a potential rural broadband bill to be drafted by Rep. Stefanik.
Foreign entity interest: Power and Communication Contractors Association
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Transportation TRA
Discussed generally infrastructure spending under the new administration and the potential for pay fors within tax reform or through an infrastructure bank.
Foreign entity interest: Equipment Manufacturers Association
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Discussed generally diesel emission standards in the coming administration, possible regulation pullbacks, as well as renewable fuel standards.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES
Discussed general forestry issues in the potential energy bill, as well as the potential for land conservation and forest thinning in the 115th Congress.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA SHEPPARD | — |
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.