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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 97 BASCOM HALL |
Address2 | 500 LINCOLN DRIVE |
City | MADISON |
State | WI |
Zip Code | 53706 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39564-12
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6. House ID# 301550000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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: Michael Lenn, Director of Federal Relations |
Date | 1/15/2021 3:34:17 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) programs in H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 including the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Hatch Act, Smith Lever 3(b) and 3(c) and McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry, support for the Genome to Phenome initiative in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for Germplasm Enhancement of Maize program in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for new USDA Plant Breeding Facility in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for the New Beginnings for Tribal Students Program, support for the Veterinary Services Grant Program, support for animal health and disease research, Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act America Grows Act (H.R. 3771), eliminate the Specialty Crop Research Improvement program matching requirement, support for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, support for hemp research in the FY 21 appropriations bill, issues related to food safety
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Wind down of the Federal Perkins student loan program, renewal of the Federal Perkins program, possible introduction of Perkins ARC Act, support for Student Aid Programs in the FY 21 Labor, Health, Human, Services appropriations bill including Pell Grant program, support and funding in FY 21 for Title VI International Education and Foreign Language study programs, issues related to Higher Education Act reauthorization, issues related to Title IX regulations and Executive Order, maintaining Public Student Loan Forgiveness, support for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, issues related to the Simon Study Abroad bill (S. 1198), issues related to the Ravi Thackurdeen Safety in Study Abroad bill (S.1572 & H.R.2875), issues related to the American Students Abroad (S. 1575 & H.R. 2876), support for the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act (S. 342), issues related to Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, issues related to student athlete name, image, and licensing, emergency funding for students and institutions and supplemental research funding for institutions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support of the National Institutes of Health in FY 21 appropriations bill, The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act (H.R. 1046 & S.377), issues related to rural health, regulatory burden relief, Medicare payment issues, graduate medical education, research policy issues, drug shortages, federal transplant policy, federal infrastructure and transportation and access to health care, issues related to the administrations policies on use of fetal tissue, issues related to non-human primate research, issues related to compulsory licenses/march in, H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, support of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases, support for increased access to maternal health care services, Medicaid coordination issues, issues related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6074), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), issues related to CARES Act implementation, issues related to HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), issues related to the impacts of COVID-19 on hospitals and need for financial relief U.S. supply chain issues, NIH funding regulatory relief, The TREAT Act (H.R. 8283 & S.4421), issues related to stem cell research, support for autism funding, issues related to Medicare telehealth
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for Department of Energy Office of Science in FY 21 appropriations bill, support and funding for the Department of Energy Office of Sciences Bioenergy Research Centers in FY 21 appropriations bill, support for fusion research in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for ARPA-E in FY 21 appropriations bill, support for two-stroke piston engine research in the FY 21 appropriations bill
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for the National Sea Grant College Program in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for the National Science Foundation in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) at NOAA in the FY 21 appropriations bill, Support for NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) in FY 21 appropriations bill, support for NASA research in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for quantum research in the FY 21 appropriations bill, issues related to foreign threats to university research, reauthorization for the National Sea Grant College Program (H.R. 2405 & S. 910), reauthorization for the Water Resources Research Act (H.R. 3510 & S. 2164), The Endless Frontier Act (H.R. 6978 & S. 3832), Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (H.R. 7308), Issues related to OMB grant flexibility, S. 910, the Sea Grant Reauthorization 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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Units in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for Water Resources Research Institutes in the FY 21 appropriations bill
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for National Endowment for the Humanities in the FY 21 appropriations bill
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Executive order and issues related to H1-B/Dreamers/DACA and impact to university community, Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act (H.R. 2713 & S.1451), Dream Act (H.R. 6), issues related to Optional Practical Training (OPT) processing delays, Social media data collection, Fee increase for F and J, and H-4 elimination proposal, issues related to Safeguarding American Innovation Act (S. 3997), issues related to Executive Orders Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak and Proclamation on Suspension of Certain Students and Researchers from the Peoples Republic of China, Issues related to international students taking classes online during the pandemic, duration of status rule
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 6395 & S.4049), support for National Security Education Program in FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act, support for National Flagship Language Initiative in FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act, support for National Security Education Program and National Flagship Language Initiative in FY 21 Defense appropriations bill, support for future vertical lift research in the FY 21 appropriations bill, support for traumatic brain injury research in the FY 21 appropriations bill
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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
Support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, issues related to communications law, regulation, and technological innovation for non-commercial broadcasters, issues related to spectrum capacity for non-commercial broadcast stations, issues related to FCC WT Docket No. 19-116
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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
Support for software assurance research and testing in the FY 21 Homeland Security appropriations bill
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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
Support for H.R. 3300, the Economic Mobility Act (UBIT parking tax)
Support making state and local governments eligible for emergency paid family and sick leave payroll tax credits
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Carina |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Section 101 patent eligibility, Stronger Patents Act (H.R. 3666 & S. 2082), Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 (H.R. 2426)
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 |
Michael |
Lenn |
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Marquez-Oberhoffner |
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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
Increased funding for federal funded transportation research
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
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Lenn |
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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?
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