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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 740 15th Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71278-12
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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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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: Ashley Morehouse |
Date | 7/22/2024 5:29:53 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged EPA to close New Source Review (NSR) air emissions accounting loophole from the Trump era.
Urged the EPA to strengthen the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Urged the DOE to conduct a robust analysis that fully accounts for all impacts of LNG exports along the entire supply and delivery chain and objectively apply these results to future applications.
Urged the Department of Treasury for a more inclusive definition of qualifying ports and facilities to ensure that the economic benefits of offshore wind development are maximized for energy communities throughout the state, not just in those adjacent to development.
Urged the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) to direct the Government Sponsored Enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in requiring that all new homes with mortgages backed by the Enterprises meet updated building energy code requirements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Treasury - 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 |
Tiernan |
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Sara |
Chieffo |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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Darien |
Davis |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Sara |
Fontes |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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America |
Fitzpatrick |
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Eliana |
Kosova |
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Francesca |
Governali |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the House Committee on Agriculture to oppose Sections 10204 and 10205 of H.R.8467, The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and supported an amendment to reinstate guardrails for climate-smart agriculture investments.
Urged Congress to fund measures to reduce pollution in the Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
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 |
Tiernan |
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Sara |
Chieffo |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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David |
Shadburn |
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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
Urged Congress to to support funding for Columbia River Basin restoration efforts and other Pacific salmon recovery programs at no less than the levels requested in the Presidents Budget Request.
Opposed biomass provision language in H.R. 8467 The Farm, Food and National Security 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 |
Tiernan |
Sittenfeld |
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Sara |
Chieffo |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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Darien |
Davis |
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Shadburn |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to add additional funding to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Recommended The Army Corps of Engineers make changes to the Principles, Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Investment in Water Resources (the ASPs).
Urged members of Congress to oppose the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions introduced in both the House and Senate to overturn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s recently updated soot pollution standards.
Urged the EPA to ban lead wheel weights.
Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res 128 and S.J.Res 71, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval, that would nullify the Environmental Protection Agencys protective limits on methane pollution from new and existing oil and gas sources.
Urged the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council to strengthen Lead Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Urged the EPA to rescind its 2020 Clean Air Act New Source Review Project Emissions Accounting Rule.
Urged the EPA to approve the California Air Resources Boards (CARB) November 15, 2023 Request for Waiver and Authorization Action Pursuant to Clean Air Act Sections 209(b) and 209(e) for Californias Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation.
Urged the EPA to finalize the PFAS Drinking Water Rule and list PFAS as a hazardous substance under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
Urged the EPA to finalize the Coal Combustion Residuals/Legacy Pond Rule.
Urged the EPA to finalize the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) final rule.
Urged EPA to finalize strong rules for new gas-fired and existing coal-fired power plants.
Urged EPA to ensure future actions to address pollution from existing gas-fired power plants are comprehensive and strong and address the full suite of harmful pollution emitted from them, including addressing cumulative impacts among other principles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Tiernan |
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Sara |
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Madeline |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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Darien |
Davis |
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Shadburn |
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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
Urged Congress to oppose H.R.3195 - Superior National Forest Restoration Act.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R.3397 - Western Economic Security Today Act.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 6285 - the Alaskas Right to Produce Act of 2023.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R.764 - Trust the Science Act.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 615 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act.
Urged Congress to oppose HR. 2925 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act.
Urged Congress to oppose HR 8704 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species and other bills.
Urged Congress to oppose HR 8450, the Phosphate and Potash Protection Act of 2024.
Urged Congress to oppose HR 8446 - To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
Urged the Biden Administration to designate Chuckwalla National Monument and to expand Joshua Tree National Park by designating a monument to the east of the park.
Support S. 4132/HR. 8031 - the Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act.
Urged Congress to support the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act (S. 3346) and the River Democracy Act (S. 4449).
Urge Congress to increase funding in FY25 for lead service line replacement.
Urge Congress to vote no on carbon/power plants Congressional Review Act.
Urge Congress to oppose the methane Congressional Review Act.
Urge Congress to oppose the Steam Electric ELGs (Effluent Limitation Guidelines) Congressional Review Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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America |
Fitzpatrick |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Eliana |
Kosova |
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Francesca |
Governali |
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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
Urged Congress to fully fund the EPA in Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Urged Congress to ensure full funding of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill.
Opposed cuts to climate programs in FY25 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill.
Urged Congress to oppose anti-environmental poison pill riders in H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, in addition to any anti-environmental amendments.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025, and H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025, in addition to any any anti-environmental amendments
Urged Congress to reject budget caps and oppose all poison pill policy riders in FY25 appropriations bills.
Urged Congress to fully fund President Bidens appropriations requests related to critical election infrastructure.
Urged Congress to oppose legacy riders like the sage-grouse rider.
Urge Congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in FY25.
Urged Congress to support the Rural Energy for America Program in FY 2025.
Urged Congress to fund measures to reduce pollution in the Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25)
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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Madeline |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Douglas |
Lindner |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the House Financial Services Committee to oppose Congressional Review Act resolutions related to climate financial risk.
Urged Senators to oppose S.J. Res. 72, the Congressional Review Act resolution concerning the Securities and Exchange Commissions climate risk disclosure rule.
Supported the Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Shadburn |
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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
Opposed funding for border wall construction.
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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Douglas |
Lindner |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported H.R.11/S. 1 - Freedom to Vote Act.
Supported H.R. 14/S.4 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Supported H.R.51/S.51 - Washington, DC Admission Act.
Supported H.R. 3422/S. 1616 - Judiciary Act.
Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees.
Supported Supreme Court ethics legislation.
Supported H.R. 926/S. 359 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act.
Supported HR. 3973/S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anticorruption Act .
Supported creation of Court Reform Now Task Force.
Supported H.R. 3534 - Justice is BLIND Act.
Supported legislation to enhance transparency in the judicial branch.
Supported oversight action in response to ethical concerns at the United States Supreme Court.
Supported Stop H.R. 1507 - Corporate Capture Act.
Opposed H.R. 1558/S.771 - SAVE Act.
Opposed H.R.4563/S.3520 - ACE Act.
Urged Biden Administration to ensure agencies fully implement Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.
Urged Department of Health and Human Services to improve integration of voter registration into health insurance forms and fully implement Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.
Opposed H.R. 7109, the Equal Representation Act.
Opposed asking about citizenship status on the decennial census and excluding noncitizens from apportionment counts.
Support Office of Personnel Management rule prohibiting misclassification of civil servants as political appointees or at-will employees.
Urged Senate to combat judge shopping.
Supported filibuster reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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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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