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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 444 N. Capitol Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 820 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Ann Arbor |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48109 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39473-12
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6. House ID# 307060000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: David Bluhm |
Date | 10/20/2022 1:34:34 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
FY23 Appropriations:
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (H.R.8256):
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Department of Commerce -
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Sea Grant Program, National Estuarine Research Reserve System)
NASA (Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics, Space Technology, Aeronautics Research Directorate, National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program)
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations (H.R.8295):
Department on Education (Pell Grant Program, Supplementary Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, Graduate Education, International Education - Title VI International Education and Foreign Language Programs, Institute of Education Sciences)
Department of Health and Human Service (National Institutes of Health, HRSA: Title VII Health Professionals & Title VIII Health Professionals - Nursing Workforce Development, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Injury Control Research Centers, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Education & Research Centers)
Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R.8255):
Department of Energy (Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects for Energy, University Consortia for Nuclear Nonproliferation Research)
Interior Environment Appropriations (H.R.8262):
National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Arts
Defense Appropriations (H.R.8236):
Department of Defense (6.1 - 6.3)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (S.4734)
Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act (H.R.5874)
Unleashing American Innovators Act (S.2773/H.R.8697)
Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act (S.632/H.R.1723)
Patent Examination and Quality Improvement Act (S.4704)
Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act (S.4417)
Pride in Patent Ownership Act (S.2774)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America 'COMPETES' Act, H.R.4521) (Provisions related to Department of Education Reporting)
Endless Frontier Act / U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260/H.R.2731) (Provisions related to Department of Education Reporting)
Make the Universities Pay Act (S.4912)
Student Loan Reform Act of 2022 (S.4897)
Changing our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations Act (S.4772)
Higher Education Accountability Tax Act (H.R.8883)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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
Issues pertaining to visas for international students and scholars: H-1B, Dreamers/DACA, OPT, STEM OPT Extension F-1, J-1
American Dream and Promise Act (H.R.6)
DREAM Act (S.264)
U.S. Citizenship Act (H.R.1177/S.348)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
No activity this period.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kim |
Ross |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (S.289/H.R.869)
America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America 'COMPETES' Act, H.R.4521)
Endless Frontier Act / U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260/H.R.2731)
Safeguarding American Innovation Act (S.1351)
National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act (H.R.4819)
National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R.2225)
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act (H.R.3593)
Cures 2.0 Act (H.R.6000)
Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act (H.R.6291/S.3740)
Energizing Technology Transfer Act (H.R. 4606)
Hydrogen Hubs (no specific bill)
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2021 (H.R.4033)
American Data Privacy & Protection Act (H.R.8152)
National R&D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022 (S.4109)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R.7900,S.4543 provision related to R&D)
CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R.4346, now P.L 117-167)
National Institute of Standards and Technology for the Future Act (H.R.4609)
National R&D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022 (S.4109)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Energy - Dept of, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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
College Athlete Economic Freedom Act (S.238/H.R.850)
Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act (S. 414)
The Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act (H.R. 2841)
Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act (S.5003)
Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act (S.4969)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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
No activity this period.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kristina |
Ko |
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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
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684, now P.L.117-58)
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
No lobbying this period.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kristina |
Ko |
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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
No activity this period.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kristina |
Ko |
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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
ARPA-H Act (H.R.5585)
Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2022 (H.R.7667)
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 |
Kim |
Ross |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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Kristina |
Ko |
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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
National Institute of Standards and Technology for the Future Act (H.R. 4609)
Regional Innovation Act (H.R. 4588)
Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act (H.R.3524)
TAAF Reauthorization
SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 (S.4900)
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 |
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Kristina |
Ko |
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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
National Centers of Excellence in Advanced and Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Act (H.R.4369)
Securing Americas Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 (S. 2589)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act (H.R.6376)
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 |
Kristina |
Ko |
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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
American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021 (S.2373)
Department of Energy's June 2021 Determination of Exceptional Circumstances (DEC) Under the Bayh-Dole Act to Further Promote Domestic Manufacture of DOE Science & Energy Technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Kristina |
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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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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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