WINSTON TAYLOR LLP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS WINSTON & STRAWN LLP) for GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Legislation to increase funding for the Territorial Highway Program and other infrastructure programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFFREY P. EATON New | — |
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
Health Issues HCR
Legislation on health care issues, including increases in Medicaid, SCHIP and hospital funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands, eligibility for participation in health insurance exchange(s).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFFREY P. EATON New | — |
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Interface with Congress and U.S. EPA concerning environmental requirements regarding oil refinery and terminal operations in the USVI.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFFREY P. EATON New | — |
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
In support of (1) legislation to extend temporary cover-over rate, and eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands under 26 U.S.C. Section 7652; (2) legislation and admnistrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing or reimbursement with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayers; (4) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury; (5) in support of tax-related economic growth incentives for Virgin Islands in tax reform legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFFREY P. EATON New | — |
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in FY 2017 and FY 2018 appropriations, including FEMA and hurricane recovery funding, environmental and other infrastructure projects, increased Medicaid and health care infrastructure fundng, transportation funding, and law enforcement funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFFREY P. EATON New | — |
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
Immigration IMM
In support of legislation authorizing a special visa waiver program for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFFREY P. EATON New | — |
| JOHN FEHRENBACH | — |
| PETER N HIEBERT | — |
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.