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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 800 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30308 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 295873-12
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6. House ID# 313320000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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: Southern Company |
Date | 1/21/2021 5:19:21 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - 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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chatman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
III |
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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
Clean energy issues generally;
Comprehensive energy legislation generally;
Clean energy standard legislation;
Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act discussion draft;
Issues related to ONE Future:
Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository;
Issues related to used fuel management;
Issues related to Vogtle 3&4 new nuclear construction project;
Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program;
Issues related to advance nuclear technology;
DOE new nuclear R&D programs in general
NRC fee issues in general
Issues related to NRC nominees in general
Issues related to nuclear fuels
S. 174, HR. 680, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act;
H.R. 359, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships;
R&D funding for energy storage;
DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities;
Fleet electrification;
Clean Cities Program;
H.R. 1743, the Advancing Grid Storage Act;
H.R. 360, Cyber Sense Act of 2019;
S. 903, H.R. 3306, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act;
S. 1201, the Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology Act of 2019
S 2368 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support licensing and relicensing of certain nuclear facilities and nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development, and for other purposes.
HR 7814 To establish a strategic uranium reserve
HR 8258 To direct the Secretary of energy to conduct an advanced fuel cycle research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program, and for other purposes
HR 8296 To establish and support advanced nuclear energy research and development programs at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes
HR 8355 To establish and support advanced nuclear energy research and development programs at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
III |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
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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
FY2021 Energy and Water appropriations bill - (vehicle technologies, electricity delivery, ARPA-E, Office of Science, nuclear energy R&D, carbon capture and storage, Yucca Mountain funding);
COVID-19 relief generally
H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act
S 1877 A bill to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to complete regular appropriations.
HR 133 Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes.
HR 7308 To authorize appropriations for offsetting the costs related to reductions in research productivity resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
HR 7613 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
HR 7617 Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021. S 903 A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
III |
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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
Climate change issues, generally
Environmental regulatory relief, generally
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Comprehensive tax reform implementation, generally
EV tax credits (30D)
Energy storage investment tax credits (Section 48)
COVID-19 relief issues generally
H.R. 7330, the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act
H.R. 5523, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act of 2019
S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools 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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
III |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
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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
Draft legislation on funding infrastructure for alternative fuel corridors;
FAST Act reauthorization;
Drone/UAV issues in general
Low and No Emission Vehicle Program;
Highway Trust Fund and electric vehicles;
S. 674, The Clean Corridors Act of 2019
Transportation Electrification Program
HR2, the Moving Forward Act
S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act
H.R. 7095, the INVEST in America 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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Security and Breach Notification
State Cyber Resiliency
S.174, HR 680 - Securing Energy Infrastructure Act
Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2021
Department of Homeland Security reauthorization
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
H.R. 359 - Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act
Liability protections for energy grid owners and operators
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Spectrum issues, generally, including the FCC's 6 GHz spectrum proposal.
Pole attachment issues, generally.
HR2, the Moving Forward Act (supporting rural broadband).
HR7302, the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (supporting rural broadband).
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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John Watson |
Donald |
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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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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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