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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 244 East High Street |
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| City | Charlottesville |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22902 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401107435-56345
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6. House ID# 561180001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
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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| 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: Chelsea Ruth Barnes |
Date | 4/19/2026 1:20:08 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY27 appropriations bills.
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
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Zedack |
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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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
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy.
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
King |
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Zedack |
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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
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections.
Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks.
Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality.
Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining.
Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act
Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Oppose 3898: Permit Act
Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds.
Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927
Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
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Zedack |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress.
Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes.
Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts.
Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
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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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Kevin |
Zedack |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
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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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
King |
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Zedack |
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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
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
King |
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Kevin |
Zedack |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support
S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks.
Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
King |
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Kevin |
Zedack |
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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
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
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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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
King |
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Zedack |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support efforts to ensure adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance.
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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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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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
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
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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Chelsea |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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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
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit 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
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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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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
Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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
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
Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
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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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 27 appropriations.
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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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
Support funding for EPA in FY 27 appropriations bills.
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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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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
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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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