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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1800 Grant Street |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
| City | DENVER |
State | CO |
Zip Code | 80203 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39371-12
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6. House ID# 334500000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Danielle Radovich Piper |
Date | 4/20/2024 11:21:45 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expressed support for National Institutes of Health funding
Expressed support for increased funding for HRSA Workforce Development Programs
Expressed support for additional funding for Defense Health Agency and Congressionally Directed Medical Research programs
Expressed support for grant programs for academic partnerships on climate resiliency
Expressed support for continuing resolutions and overall government funding
Expressed support for CDC youth violence and firearm research funding
Expressed support for funding programs that invest in global health
Expressed support for CDC National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health programs
Expressed support for funding USAID public health programs
Expressed support for perovskite solar cells research
Expressed support for Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation authorized in the CHIPS and Science Act
Expressed support for recommendations from the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission
Expressed support for Pell Grants
Expressed support for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Expressed support for Federal Work Study
Expressed support for funding federal research agencies at the levels authorized in the Chips and Science Act
Expressed support for the National Science Foundation
Expressed support for NSFs National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot
Expressed support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Expressed support for NASAs Science Mission Directorate
Expressed support for NASAs National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program
Expressed support for NASAs Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission
Expressed support for NASAs Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionospere Coupling mission
Expressed support for National Endowment for the Humanities
Expressed support for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission within the National Archives and Records Administration
Expressed support for the United States Geological Survey's national network of Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Expressed support for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Climate Resilience Program
Expressed support for NOAAs Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
Expressed support for NOAAs national network of Cooperative Institutes
Expressed support for NOAAs National Integrated Drought Information System
Expressed support for the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Expressed support for the Joint Fire Science Program
Expressed support for digital technology upgrades for Fiske Planetarium
Expressed support for digital humanities equipment
Expressed support for equipment to research the impacts of urban wildfires
Expressed support for higher education community stipend and scholarship programs
Expressed support for funding climate public health programs.
Expressed support for Title VI and Fulbright-Hays international education programs
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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Roude |
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Heather |
Bene |
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Elizabeth |
Larson |
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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
Expressed support for reauthorizing mental health programs authorized in the Support Act.
Expressed support for reauthoring the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education and Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education programs
Expressed opposition to the FDA rule on regulating laboratory developed tests.
Expressed support for the CDC Research Prevention Centers programs
Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge Act
Expressed support for the Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act
Expressed support for the public health loan repayment program
Expressed support for the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024
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 |
Brett |
Roude |
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Heather |
Bene |
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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
Expressed support for the Defense Health Agency combat casualty care programs.
Expressed support for NSA's National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
Expressed support for including Space Forces University Consortium for Space Technology in the National Defense Authorization Act
Expressed support for establishing University Centers for Arctic National Security Studies in the National Defense Authorization Act
Expressed support for U.S. Air Force ROTC
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Air Force - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Heather |
Bene |
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Brett |
Roude |
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Elizabeth |
Larson |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expressed support for extending telehealth waivers
Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2389) and supporting the number of Medicare Graduate Medicare Education Slots
Support the delay and cancellation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital cuts.
Opposed provisions that would provide cuts to hospital outpatient departments.
Expressed support for extending the hospital at home program
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 |
Brett |
Roude |
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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
Expressed support for reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act
Expressed support for NSFs Regional Innovation Engines
Expressed support for the Economic Development Administrations Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs
Expressed support for undergraduate research programs
Expressed opposition to NISTs Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
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 |
Heather |
Bene |
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Elizabeth |
Larson |
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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
Discussed the Department of Education regulations
Discussed the More Teaching Less Testing Act
Discussed the Child Tax Credit
Discussed the Department of Education's FAFSA rollout
Expressed support for delaying the reporting deadline for the Department of Educations Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency regulations
Expressed support for eliminating student loan origination fees
Expressed opposition to the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
Expressed opposition to the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions 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 |
Heather |
Bene |
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Brett |
Roude |
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Elizabeth |
Larson |
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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
Expressed support for reauthorizing the Conrad 30 program.
Discussed F-1 and H-1B immigration issues
Discussed the Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Bene |
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Brett |
Roude |
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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
27. Add the following 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) |