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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 400 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400609853-12
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6. House ID# 413270000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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: Ryan Walker, Vice President |
Date | 4/11/2023 3:26:46 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
Issues pertaining to D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program (DCOSP), all provisions relating to appropriations. Issues pertaining to the Debt Ceiling negotiations, all provisions relating to accompanying fiscal reforms, spending cuts and federal regulatory reforms. Issues pertaining to Earmark Reform, all provisions pertaining to the inclusion of stricter requirements on ear mark requests. HR 347 "Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to appropriations provisions relating to "pro-life."
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 |
Randall |
Gibson |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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
HJ Res 45 "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"," all provisions. HR 452 / S 60 "Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023," all provisions. HR 5 "Parents Bill of Rights Act," all provisions. HR 631 / S 110 "A PLUS Act," all provisions. HR 734 / S 613 "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 ," all 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 |
Randall |
Gibson |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
HJ Res 7 "Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the nomination of Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit (PN1670).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Randall |
Gibson |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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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
HR 1228 "To prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories," all provisions.
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 |
Ryan |
Walker |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 204 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," all provisions. SJ Res 10 "A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services"," all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Randall |
Gibson |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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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
HR 21 "Strategic Production Response Act," all provisions. HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act," all 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 |
Ryan |
Walker |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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
Issues pertaining to the advancement of a potential House "Border Security Legislative Package" (no bill numbers), all provisions relating to securing the land borders of the United States to illegal immigration and illicit trade.
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 |
Ryan |
Walker |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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
HR 140 "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act," all provisions. S 123 "BAD IRS Activities Act," all 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 |
Ryan |
Walker |
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Randall |
Gibson |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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
HJ Res 27 / SJ Res 7 "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"," all 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 |
Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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Randall |
Gibson |
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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
HJ Res 30 / SJ Res 8 "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights"," all 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 |
Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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Randall |
Gibson |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HJ Res 44 "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"," all provisions.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H Con Res 21 "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria," all provisions. S 316 "A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq," all provisions. S Amdt 40 to S 316 "To establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance," all 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 |
Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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Randall |
Gibson |
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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
HR 185 "To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes," all provisions. S 619 "COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023," all provisions.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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Ryan |
Walker |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
HJ Res 26 / SJ Res 12 "Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022," all 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
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Ryan |
Walker |
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Randall |
Gibson |
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Sarah |
Feldpausch |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide, Leg Asst - Rep Paul Mitchell; Policy Advisor, US Dept of Education, Off of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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
Issues pertaining to the nomination of Gigi B. Sohn, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission (PN1536).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Randall |
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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
Issues pertaining to the nomination of Phillip A. Washington, of Illinois, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (PN2306). S 576 "Railway Safety Act of 2023," all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
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
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?
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