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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 4317 Faculty Administration Building |
Address2 | 656 Kirby |
| City | Detroit |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48202 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Detroit |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401107639-56240
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6. House ID# 560870001
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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: Douglas Messana |
Date | 12/6/2023 2:42:39 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
Programmatic increase for in Army RDT&E, Line 52, PE 0603119A to continue Wayne State University/Army Corps of Engineers applied research into the identification and recovery of domestic Rare Earth Element Reserves and responsible handling of waste to prevent unintended environmental consequences.
Rare Earth Elements are critical to advanced military and consumer technology and electronics. Domestic production of these critical elements has decreased over the past 40 years such that China is now the primary global supplier, producing approximately 90% of the worlds supply of Rare Earth Elements. Identification, characterization, and recovery of domestic Rare Earth Resources is critical to maintaining national security and technological advantages.
Identifying, developing, and recovering domestic Rare Earth Element resources supports the US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center-managed work focusing on the development of innovative technologies for military applications and detection of compounds of interest in the environment. Program activities include developing new methods for a range of resource compounds, rapid field sensors, and ultrasensitive laboratory methods. Rare Earth Elements are a critical component in advanced military technology, and therefore securing stable sources of these materials are of utmost importance.
FY24 Labor, HHS, Appropriations - Wayne State University School of Public Health.
This is funding that would contribute to the establishment of the Wayne State University School of Public Health. We are requesting $3 million in federal funds to contribute to $6.4 million in estimated renovations to establish the program. Wayne State will provide the local match of $3.4 million and will be able to obligate the funds in the upcoming fiscal year.
Congressionally Directed Spending - WDET station facilities improvement
WDETs priority is to move the radio station from the lower level of a student apartment tower where the station has been beleaguered by leaks from above, and a serious lack of public visibility. The first phases of work would be to create the second floor radio station studios ($8 million), flex office collaboration space on the first floor which will augment the student training and community collaboration aspects of the project ($1.3 million), the community studio and other WSU Press enhancements including the community podcast studio ($4.3 million) and building the outdoor stage portion of the project. ($250, 000).
Wayne State University will be investing $7.5 Million into the project. WDET and the Wayne State University Press will be raising the remaining funds through philanthropy and major gift donations from its members.
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 |
Douglas |
Messana |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Name, Image, Likeness policy and impact to student athletes and University programs. Employment classification implications for student athletes.
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 |
Douglas |
Messana |
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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
Establishment of a school of public health at Wayne State University.
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 |
Douglas |
Messana |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Name, Image, Likeness policy and impact to student athletes and University programs. Employment classification implications for student athletes.
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 |
Douglas |
Messana |
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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)
Internet Address:
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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |