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OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

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Lobbying Spend

$13.0M

Filings

181

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2020

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2020	—	1	1
2019	$620,000	9	2
2018	$800,000	12	3
2017	$840,000	12	3
2016	$760,000	12	3
2015	$640,000	12	3
2014	$640,000	13	3
2013	$670,000	13	3
2012	$570,000	12	3
2011	$760,000	13	3
2010	$1,175,000	13	3
2009	$1,378,000	14	3
2008	$1,100,000	12	3
2007	$890,000	6	3
2006	$925,000	5	3
2005	$575,000	4	3
2004	$60,000	2	2
2003	$160,000	4	2
2002	$140,000	4	2
2001	$140,000	4	2
1999	$120,000	4	2

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
OWENS-ILLINOIS INC	$12,963,000	66
WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC	—	60
ALCALDE & FAY	—	55

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	136
SENATE	124
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	105
Energy, Dept of	24
Treasury, Dept of	18
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	11
White House Office	9
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	7
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	2
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	2
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	1
Government Accountability Office (GAO)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	122
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	121
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	86
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	60
Transportation	Transportation	37
Retirement	Retirement	36
Manufacturing	Manufacturing	26
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	25
Government Issues	Government Issues	23
Health Issues	Health Issues	23
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	22
Torts	Torts	20
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	18
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	17
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	16
Chemicals/Chemical Industry	Chemicals/Chemical Industry	15
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	15
Banking	Banking	11
Agriculture	Agriculture	8
Accounting	Accounting	5

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 1116th Congress

For the People Act of 2019

2019 · third_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1116th Congress

For the People Act of 2019

2019 · first_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1116th Congress

For the People Act of 2019

2019 · second_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1116th Congress

For the People Act of 2019

2019 · first_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

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H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Guidance and proposed regulations on implementation of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA, P.L. 115-97); treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 985

H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to federal court diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to federal court diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 985

H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Guidance and proposed regulations on implementation of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA, P.L. 115-97); treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 985

H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Treatment of AMT credits under TCJA and the PATH Act (P.L.114-113) and application of sequestration to certain refunds of taxes paid.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to federal court diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to federal court diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 985

H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation. Issues involving Congressional Review Act of Agency Actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 985

H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

International tax reform; business tax reform; deductions under sec.163; treatment of deferred tax assets. Federal excise tax issues and excise tax on employer provided health coverage. Border adjusted tax. Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to federal court diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to federal court diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 985

H.R. 1115th Congress

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

2018 · first_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Guidance on implementation of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 906115th Congress

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017

2018 · first_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 906

H.R. 985115th Congress

Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

2018 · first_quarter · Firm: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues relating to diversity jurisdiction and agency deference; H.R. 906 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017; H.R. 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $130,000

Matched citations: H.R. 985

Source: Senate LDA