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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 800 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30308 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 295873-12
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6. House ID# 313320000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: Southern Company |
Date | 10/20/2022 11:19:32 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chatman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act;
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs;
Clean energy issues generally;
Comprehensive energy legislation generally;
Comprehensive energy infrastructure legislation generally;
Clean energy standard generally;
Energy efficiency generally;
Issues related to FERC nominees in general;
Issues related to RTOs and ISOs;
Issues related to Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM);
Issues related to transmission policy in general;
Issues related to pipelines;
Issues related to renewable natural gas;
Issues related to hydrogen policy;
Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository;
Issues related to used fuel management;
Issues related to Vogtle 3&4 new nuclear construction project;
Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program;
Issues related to advance nuclear technology;
Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general;
DOE new nuclear R&D programs in general;
NRC fee issues in general;
Issues related to NRC nominees in general;
Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal;
Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal in general;
Issues related to nuclear fuels;
Issues related to HAELU fuel;
Senate energy infrastructure discussion draft
H.R. 1351, the Nuclear Prosperity and Security Act;
H.R. 1512, the CLEAN Future Act;
H.R. 1514, the Prevent Outages With Energy Resilient Options Nationwide Act;
H.R. 1559, the Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act;
H.R. 1578, the Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act;
H.R. 1698, the Nuclear Industrial Base Act of 2021;
H.R. 1746, the Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act;
H.R. 1848, the LIFT America Act;
H.R. 2678, the Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021;
H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act of 2021;
H.R. 7439, the Energy Independence and Security Act (transmission and cost allocation provisions);
S.3879, the CHARGE Act of 2022
S.4013, the Energy Independence and Security Act (transmission and cost allocation provisions)
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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
Low and zero emission vehicle funding;
Energy R&D funding;
Legal Service Corporation funding;
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021;
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding;
H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act;
H.R. 6833, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes;
Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act;
FY2023 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bills, generally;
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate change issues, generally;
Environmental regulation, generally;
S.645, the Methane Emissions Reduction Act;
H.R.4084,the Methane Emissions Reduction Act
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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
Comprehensive tax reform implementation, generally
EV tax credits (30D)
Energy storage investment tax credits (Section 48)
S.2118, the Clean Energy for America Act (Wyden Tech Neutral);
Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (Reed Tech Neutral);
Alternative fuel tax credits generally;
H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021;
H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021;
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021;
H.R. 2482, the MICROGRID Act;
H.R. 4024, Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021;
H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021;
S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act;
S.1016, Transmission ITC;
S.1017, Hydrogen PTC;
Build Back Better Act;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft legislation on funding infrastructure for alternative fuel corridors;
Drone/UAV issues in general
Low and No Emission Vehicle Program;
Issues related to natural gas vehicles (NGV) generally;
Transportation Electrification Program;
Issues related to electric buses;
Issues related to electrifying ports;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Security and Breach Notification
State Cyber Resiliency
Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Liability protections for energy grid owners and operators
Cyber Incident Notification legislation
H.R.6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022
S.3552 - Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Middle-mile broadband infrastructure issues, generally;
Spectrum issues, generally, including the FCC's 6 GHz spectrum proposal;
Pole attachment issues, generally;
H.R.1783/S.745, the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1226, the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act;
S.389, the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James E. Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Alfred |
Padilla |
Jr. |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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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?
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