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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
General Atomics

2. Address

Address1
3000 K Street, NW, Suite 250
 Address2
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City
WASHINGTON
 State
DC
 Zip Code
20007
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City
​San Diego
 State
​CA
 Zip Code
​92121
 Country
​USA
4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Mr.
​ GARY HOPPER
​8586767274
​gary.hopper@ga.com
5. Senate ID#
​15931-12
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​General Atomics
6. House ID#
​314900000
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year
​2021
 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
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
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$5,000 or more $
​1,100,000.00
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: Gary B. Hopper
 Date
7/16/2021 9:50:21 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 DEF

16. Specific lobbying issues

Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to DOD Research and Developmental Programs.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to UAS.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to UAS.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Navy - Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

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
Cheryl
Cotterell
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Gary
Hopper
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William
Rice
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Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Bud Cramer - 2003 to 2004; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Henry Bonilla - 2004 to 2006; and Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Bill Young - 2007 to 2010
Barton
Roper
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Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Scarborough - Dec. 1994 to Sep. 2000
Manica
Noziglia
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan 2009 - June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014
John
Mueller
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 ENG

16. Specific lobbying issues

Energy and water appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to inertial confinement fusion.
Energy and water appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to inertial confinement fusion targets, magnetic fusion research and development, nuclear research and development, accident tolerant fuel, and EM2 - compact fast nuclear concept.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of

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
Michael
Telson
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CFO, Dept. of Energy - Oct. 1997 to May 2001
Manica
Noziglia
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan. 2009 to June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014
John
Mueller
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 HOM

16. Specific lobbying issues

Department of Homeland Security Authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to UAS.
Department of Homeland Security Authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Department of Homeland Security Authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to CBP RPA pilot hiring criteria.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to UAS.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to CBP RPA pilot hiring criteria.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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
Cheryl
Cotterell
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William
Rice
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Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Bud Cramer - 2003 to 2004; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Henry Bonilla - 2004 to 2006; and Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Bill Young - 2007 to 2010
Barton
Roper
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Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Scarborough - Dec. 1994 to Sep. 2000
John
Mueller
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 FOR

16. Specific lobbying issues

Department of State appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime(MTCR)and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Department of State appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

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
Barton
Roper
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Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Scarborough - Dec. 1994 to Sep. 2000
William
Rice
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Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Bud Cramer - 2003 to 2004; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Henry Bonilla - 2004 to 2006; and Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Bill Young - 2007 to 2010
Michael
Telson
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CFO, Dept. of Energy - Oct. 1997 to May 2001
Cheryl
Cotterell
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Gary
Hopper
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Manica
Noziglia
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan 2009 - June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014
John
Mueller
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 AER

16. Specific lobbying issues

Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to small satellites.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to small satellite subsystems.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to small satellites.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to small satellite subsystems.
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to small satellites.
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 as it pertains to small satellite subsystems and satellite propulsion systems.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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
Manica
Noziglia
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan 2009 - June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014
Cheryl
Cotterell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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Country
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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

City
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State
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Zip Code
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Country
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name
Last Name
Suffix
First Name
Last Name
Suffix
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​Cheryl
​Cotterell
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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)

Internet Address:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
City
State Country

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

1 2 3

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
%

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

1 3 5
2 4 6

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)