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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW |
Address2 | 7th Floor |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40041329-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Sean Smith, Director of Government and Public Relations |
Date | 07/18/2013 |
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
(1) Participation in "Let's Move!" initiative stakeholder event; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(2) Attendance at presentation of National Medal for Museum and Library Service; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(3) Attendance at National Museum and Library Services Board meeting; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(4) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title IV; Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title IV; Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(2) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title II; Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; Office of the Director; Office of Science Education; funding for the Science Education Partnership Awards program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(3) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I; Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants for which museums are eligible to apply.
(4) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(5) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments; funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(6) Issues related to the proposed consolidation of Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education programs across the Federal government.
(7) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy-coordinated meeting with the science, technology, and innovation communities regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(8) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy teleconference regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013.
(9) Attendance at presentation of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the National Science Foundation; April 2013; Arlington, VA.
(10) Attendance at presentation of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(11) Participation in and support for the 2013 Coalition for National Science Funding Exhibition and Reception; May 2013; Washington, DC.
(12) Participation in stakeholder teleconference with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Education regarding the proposed consolidation of Federal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Anthony |
Rock |
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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
(1) Submission of Public Comment on Department of Defense (DoD)/Defense Acquisition Regulations System regarding a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which requires DoD to take steps to encourage contractors to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs; April 2013.
(2) Participation in teleconference with the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research regarding Broad Agency Announcement 13-007, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Outreach for K-12 and Higher Education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Defense - Dept of (DOD), Navy - 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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Anthony |
Rock |
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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
(1) Participation in "Let's Move!" initiative stakeholder event; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(2) Attendance at presentation of National Medal for Museum and Library Service; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(3) Attendance at National Museum and Library Services Board meeting; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(4) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title IV; Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(5) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title II; Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; Office of the Director; Office of Science Education; funding for the Science Education Partnership Awards program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(6) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I; Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants for which museums are eligible to apply.
(7) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(8) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments; funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(9) Issues related to the proposed consolidation of Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education programs across the Federal government.
(10) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy-coordinated meeting with the science, technology, and innovation communities regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(11) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy teleconference regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013.
(12) Attendance at presentation of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the National Science Foundation; April 2013; Arlington, VA.
(13) Attendance at presentation of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(14) Participation in and support for the 2013 Coalition for National Science Funding Exhibition and Reception; May 2013; Washington, DC.
(15) Submission of Public Comment on Department of Defense (DoD)/Defense Acquisition Regulations System regarding a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which requires DoD to take steps to encourage contractors to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs; April 2013.
(16) Participation in teleconference with the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research regarding Broad Agency Announcement 13-007, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Outreach for K-12 and Higher Education.
(17) Participation in stakeholder teleconference with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Education regarding the proposed consolidation of Federal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs.
(18) Meeting with Corporation for National and Community Service regarding possible partnerships between science centers and museums and Federal volunteer programs.
(19) H.R. 2687; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; provisions related to the Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities.
(20) H.R. 5; Student Success Act of 2013; Title II; Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness; Teacher and School Leader Flexibility Grant Program; Local Competitive Grant Program; provisions related to nonprofit eligibility for competitive grants.
(21) S. 1094; Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013; Title IV; Part B; Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Instruction and Student Achievement; Subpart 1; Improving STEM Instruction and Student Achievement; provisions related to nonprofit eligibility for competitive grants.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Defense - Dept of (DOD), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy - Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), White House Office
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Anthony |
Rock |
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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
(1) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title II; Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; Office of the Director; Office of Science Education; funding for the Science Education Partnership Awards program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) Attendance at National Science Foundation's Directorate for Education and Human Resources Advisory Board Meeting; May 2013; Arlington, VA.
(2) [S. 1284/S. Report 113-71/House Bill Number Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title II; Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; Office of the Director; Office of Science Education; funding for the Science Education Partnership Awards program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(3) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I; Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants for which museums are eligible to apply.
(4) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(5) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments; funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning program and competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(6) Issues related to the proposed consolidation of Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education programs across the Federal government.
(7) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy-coordinated meeting with the science, technology, and innovation communities regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(8) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy teleconference regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013.
(9) Attendance at presentation of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the National Science Foundation; April 2013; Arlington, VA.
(10) Attendance at presentation of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(11) Participation in and support for the 2013 Coalition for National Science Funding Exhibition and Reception; May 2013; Washington, DC.
(12) Submission of Public Comment on Department of Defense (DoD)/Defense Acquisition Regulations System regarding a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which requires DoD to take steps to encourage contractors to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs; April 2013.
(13) Participation in teleconference with the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research regarding Broad Agency Announcement 13-007, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Outreach for K-12 and Higher Education.
(14) Participation in stakeholder teleconference with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Education regarding the proposed consolidation of Federal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs.
(15) Meeting with Corporation for National and Community Service regarding possible partnerships between science centers and museums and Federal volunteer programs.
(16) H.R. 2687; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; provisions related to the Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities.
(17) H.R. 5; Student Success Act of 2013; Title II; Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness; Teacher and School Leader Flexibility Grant Program; Local Competitive Grant Program; provisions related to nonprofit eligibility for competitive grants.
(18) S. 1094; Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013; Title IV; Part B; Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Instruction and Student Achievement; Subpart 1; Improving STEM Instruction and Student Achievement; provisions related to nonprofit eligibility for competitive grants.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Navy - 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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Anthony |
Rock |
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) [Bill and Report Numbers Pending]; Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs for which museums are eligible to apply.
(2) Issues related to the proposed consolidation of Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education programs across the Federal government.
(3) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy-coordinated meeting with the science, technology, and innovation communities regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013; Washington, DC.
(4) Participation in Office of Science and Technology Policy teleconference regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request; April 2013.
(5) H.R. 2687; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; provisions related to the Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Sean |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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