Monday, January 26, 2015

Maurice Aguirre DG Group LLP: LDA and False Statements Accountability Act of 1996

Maurice Aguirre DG Group LLP: LDA and False Statements Accountability Act of 1996

The False Statements Accountability Act of 1996, amending 18 U.S.C. 1001, makes it a crime knowingly and willfully (1) to falsify, conceal or cover up a material fact by trick, scheme or device; (2) to make any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) to make or use any false writing or document knowing it to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the legislative, executive, or judicial branch. The False Statements Accountability Act does not assign any responsibilities to the Clerk and Secretary.

Maurice Aguirre Philanthropist: LDA and Prohibitions on the Use of Federal Funds For Lobbying

Maurice Aguirre Dallas Strategic Consultant: The LDA does not itself regulate lobbying by federal grantees, or contractors, though other laws, as well as contractual prohibitions, may apply. Questions concerning lobbying activities of federal grantees or contractors should be directed to the appropriate agency or office administrating the contract or grant.

Note, however, that Section 18 of the LDA prohibits 501(c)(4) organizations who engage in lobbying activities from receiving federal funds through an award, grant or contract.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Maurice Aguirre DG Group LLP - Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1998

Maurice Aguirre Strategic Consultan
Maurice Aguirre Strategic Consultant
Maurice Aguirre DG Group LLP - What is New?

Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1998

The TAA, enacted on April 6, 1998 (P.L. 105-166), amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 in four areas. These changes were made in response to questions that had been raised during the first year of experience under the LDA.

Maurice Aguirre Lobbyist: Definition of Covered Executive Branch Official

The application of coverage of Section 3(3)(F) of the LDA ("who is a covered executive branch official?") was intended for "Schedule C" employees only. Senior Executive Service employees are not covered executive branch officials as defined in the Act unless they fall within one of the categories below. Covered executive branch officials are:




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Conservative Advocate Maurice Aguirre
- The President
- The Vice President
- Officers and employees of the Executive Office of the President
- Any official serving in an Executive Level I-V position
- Any member of the uniformed services serving at grade 0-7 or above
- "Schedule C" employees.