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DOWNEY MCGRATH GROUP, INC.

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Lobbying Income

$34.4M

Filings

1,389

Unique Clients

Active Period

1999–2015

Lobbying Income by Year

Registrant-reported income from clients on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Income	Filings	Clients
2015	$1,550,000	82	23
2014	$2,550,000	107	27
2013	$2,250,000	103	31
2012	$2,760,000	109	29
2011	$2,410,000	97	26
2010	$3,320,000	97	25
2009	$2,990,000	109	29
2008	$3,500,000	121	35
2007	$3,010,000	83	39
2006	$1,580,000	57	32
2005	$1,340,000	47	28
2004	$1,380,000	56	36
2003	$1,560,000	72	42
2002	$1,300,000	66	36
2001	$800,000	45	32
2000	$840,000	56	35
1999	$1,280,000	82	44

Top Clients

Largest clients by registrant-reported income

Client	Reported Income	Filings	Period
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN	$2,060,000	49	1999–2015
HERBALIFE INTERNATIONAL OF AMERICA INC	$2,020,000	38	2004–2015
UC GROUP LIMITED	$1,900,000	27	2008–2014
HEALTHCARE ASSN OF NEW YORK STATE	$1,760,000	46	1999–2015
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES	$1,690,000	33	2008–2015
MEDASSETS	$1,200,000	27	2009–2015
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE	$1,120,000	16	2008–2011
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH	$1,100,000	44	1999–2015
ALLSUP INC	$1,080,000	40	2003–2015
LAZARD GROUP, LLC	$1,020,000	28	2009–2015
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP	$1,000,000	45	1999–2015
TIME WARNER CABLE	$870,000	29	2009–2015
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	$870,000	35	2007–2015
TIME WARNER	$700,000	10	1999–2005
FANNIE MAE	$670,000	17	1999–2008
FEDEX CORPORATION	$650,000	13	2009–2012
COCHLEAR AMERICAS	$580,000	29	2002–2012
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS	$560,000	23	2007–2012
ALSTON & BIRD LLP	$500,000	5	2007–2008
DP WORLD FZE	$480,000	6	2006–2007
SLM HOLDING CORP	$460,000	18	1999–2008
NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP	$450,000	14	2007–2010
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION	$450,000	20	2008–2013
CALIFORNIA ASSN OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS	$440,000	12	2002–2008
SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE ENERGY ALLIANCE	$440,000	15	2006–2014

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	984
SENATE	921
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	78
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	61
Office of the Vice President of the United States	42
State, Dept of (DOS)	37
Treasury, Dept of	32
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	31
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	26
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)	24
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	23
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	19
Education, Dept of	16
White House Office	14
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	12
Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)	12
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	10
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	9
Energy, Dept of	9
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	8

Top Issues Lobbied

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Health Issues	Health Issues	365
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	150
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	100
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	97
Education	Education	85
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	82
Agriculture	Agriculture	78
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	58
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	42
Veterans	Veterans	38
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	38
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	38
Banking	Banking	37
Gaming/Gambling/Casino	Gaming/Gambling/Casino	35
Government Issues	Government Issues	35
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	28
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	27
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	26
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare/Medicaid	26
Transportation	Transportation	24

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1552114th Congress

Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2015

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP

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FDA regulation of veterinary pharmaceuticals HR 1552 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2015

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: HR 1552

H.R. 3535114th Congress

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

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issues affecting disabled children with regard to "expanded core curriculum" HR 3535 - Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: HR 3535

H.R. 235114th Congress

Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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comprehensive tax reform legislation HR 235 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act S 431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 235

S. 431114th Congress

Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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comprehensive tax reform legislation HR 235 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act S 431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S 431

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H.R. 592114th Congress

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

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All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 592

H.R. 6114th Congress

21st Century Cures Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

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All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 6

H.R. 793114th Congress

Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 793

S. 314114th Congress

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

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All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 314

S. 776114th Congress

Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 776

S. 1014114th Congress

Personal Care Products Safety Act

2015 · fourth_quarter · Client: ATHENA COSMETICS, INC.

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FDA regulation of cosmetics S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1014

H.R. 2114th Congress

Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Client: PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and legislative proposals related to the patient experience HR 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2

H.R. 6114th Congress

21st Century Cures Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and legislative proposals related to the patient experience HR 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 6

S. 615114th Congress

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Client: PLOUGHSHARES FUND

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Iran nuclear negotiations S 615 - Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S 615

H.R. 1552114th Congress

Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Client: PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP

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FDA regulation of veterinary pharmaceuticals HR 1552 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2015

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1552

H.R. 3535114th Congress

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

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issues affecting disabled children with regard to "expanded core curriculum" HR 3535 - Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: HR 3535

H.R. 1560114th Congress

Protecting Cyber Networks Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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net neutrality FY 2016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; FCC oversight HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act HR 1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 HR 9 - The Innovation Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 1560

H.R. 1731114th Congress

National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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net neutrality FY 2016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; FCC oversight HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act HR 1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 HR 9 - The Innovation Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 1731

H.R. 235114th Congress

Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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Cited source text and reported amounts

comprehensive tax reform legislation HR 235 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act S 431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 235

H.R. 9114th Congress

Innovation Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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net neutrality FY 2016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; FCC oversight HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act HR 1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 HR 9 - The Innovation Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 9

S. 431114th Congress

Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN

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Cited source text and reported amounts

comprehensive tax reform legislation HR 235 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act S 431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S 431

H.R. 592114th Congress

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 592

H.R. 6114th Congress

21st Century Cures Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 6

H.R. 793114th Congress

Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 793

S. 314114th Congress

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 314

S. 776114th Congress

Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy dispensing fees, drug safety, prescription drug diversion and abuse, drug shortages, supply chain, Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, Medicaid reimbursement, provider status, and any willing pharmacy. HR 793 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 HR 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 776 - Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act; sections related to Tricare

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 776

Source: Senate LDA