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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 11 Dupont Circle NW |
Address2 | Suite 500 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104925-12
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6. House ID# 440840001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Gynnie Robnett |
Date | 4/25/2025 3:47:24 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Credit Card Competition Act
H.R. 1101, the Taxpayer Data Protection Act
Confirm Nominees for Financial Regulators & Independent Agencies
SEC Chair Nominee
OCC Chair Nominee
CFPB Director Nominee
Treasury Secretary Nominee
S. 875 FIRM Act
S. 293: The Fair Access to Banking Act
Fair Access to Financial Services Act of 2022
private equity regulation
SEC funding and riders in appropriations bills
digital assets regulation
Crypto Broker Tax Reporting Guidance
Digital assets regulation (stablecoins; banking standards for crypto)
Private Markets Transparency and Accountability
H.J. Resolution 109 (Rescinding SEC SAB 121 Guidance)
H.J.Res 25 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales"
H.R. 2392 STABLE Act (stablecoins)
S. 394 GENIUS Act (stablecoins)
S. 710 Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act
H. R. 1919 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
Postal banking
EPA GHG Reduction Fund
OCC Fair Access Rule
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Rukmani |
Bhatia |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Financial Technology ("Fintech")
NFIP policy discussion
H.R. 654 - TABS Act of 2025
Rule 1071
H.R. 976, the 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act
overdraft reform
medical debt in credit reports
Solar Panel Fraud & Consumer Protections
Buy Now Pay Later products
S.J.Res. 18 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
S.J.Res 28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".
H.J.Res 59 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
H.J.Res 64 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".
H.J.Res 74 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information (Regulation V)
S.J.Res. 36 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information (Regulation V)
Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act
CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2025
HR 2183 CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act
Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act
H.R. 1606, the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2025
H.R. 1652, the Rectifying UDAAP Act
H.R. 1653, the Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025
Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2025
H.R. 1658 SAFE Lending Act
S. 780 SAFE Lending Act
Sunlight on Solar Lending Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Rukmani |
Bhatia |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Credit Card Competition Act
H.R. 1101, the Taxpayer Data Protection Act
private equity regulation
Financial Technology ("Fintech")
SEC funding and riders in appropriations bills
digital assets regulation
Crypto Broker Tax Reporting Guidance
Digital assets regulation (stablecoins; banking standards for crypto)
Private Markets Transparency and Accountability
H.J. Resolution 109 (Rescinding SEC SAB 121 Guidance)
H.J.Res 25 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales"
H.R. 2392 STABLE Act (stablecoins)
S. 394 GENIUS Act (stablecoins)
S. 710 Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act
H. R. 1919 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
H.R. 1712 Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance "Meme" Act
Crypto and Government Ethics, Dislcosure, Constitutional issues
Postal banking
Stock Buyback Accountability Act
FIO/NAIC climate data call
NFIP policy discussion
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
IRS enforcement funding
H.R.995 No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
S.409No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
S. 445 Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025
Stock buybacks regulation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Rukmani |
Bhatia |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Budget - FSGG Appropriations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act
Confirm Nominees for Financial Regulators & Independent Agencies
SEC Chair Nominee
OCC Chair Nominee
FHFA Director Nominee
CFPB Director Nominee
Attorney General Nominee
OMB Director Nominee
Treasury Secretary Nominee
H.R. 1712 Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance "Meme" Act
Crypto and Government Ethics, Dislcosure, Constitutional issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Rukmani |
Bhatia |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
FHFA Director Nominee
S.788 Humans Over Private Equity Act
housing and private equity
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1712 Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance "Meme" Act
Crypto and Government Ethics, Dislcosure, Constitutional issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |