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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 3000 K Street, NW, Suite 250 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | San Diego |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 92121 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 15931-12
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6. House ID# 314900000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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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Method A.
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: Gary B. Hopper |
Date | 4/21/2025 11:08:43 AM |
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
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Navy - Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Natl Guard
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 |
Barton |
Roper |
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Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Scarborough - Dec. 1994 to Sep. 2000 |
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Manica |
Noziglia |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan 2009 - June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014 |
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Gary |
Hopper |
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Christopher |
Peace |
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Legislative Director (January 1999 to October 2000) for Rep. Hobson |
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Leigh |
Parker Pross |
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Katherina |
Dimenstein |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Joni Ernst - March 2016 to January 2017
Legislative Director for Rep. David Schweikert - January 2017 to June 2018
Chief of Staff for Rep. David Schweikert - July 2018 - December 2020 |
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Evan |
Polisar |
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Senior Legislative Assistant and Rules Committee Associate for Rep. Alcee Hastings - Aug 2019 to Dec 2020; Communications Director & Senior Legislative Assistant for Rep. Alcee Hastings - May 2016 to July 2019 |
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Timothy |
Wolverton |
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Legislative Director for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith - (April 2018-December 2024); Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Thad Cochran - (November 2017-March 2018); Legislative Assistant for Senator Thad Cochran - (December 2013-October 2017) |
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Hannah |
Shea |
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Staff-Rep. David Valadao (2016-2017); Staff-Rep. Steve Womack (2017-2019) |
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
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to internal confinement fusion.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to inertial confinement fusion targets, magnetic fusion research and development, nuclear research and development, accident tolerant fuel, and EMC2-compact fast nuclear concepts.
Energy and water appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to internal confinement fusion.
Energy and water appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to inertial confinement fusion targets, magnetic fusion research and development, nuclear research and development, accident tolerant fuel, and EMC2-compact fast nuclear concepts.
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 |
Michael |
Telson |
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CFO, Dept. of Energy - Oct. 1997 to May 2001 |
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Manica |
Noziglia |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan. 2009 to June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014 |
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Katherina |
Dimenstein |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Joni Ernst - March 2016 to January 2017
Legislative Director for Rep. David Schweikert - January 2017 to June 2018
Chief of Staff for Rep. David Schweikert - July 2018 - December 2020 |
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Evan |
Polisar |
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Senior Legislative Assistant and Rules Committee Associate for Rep. Alcee Hastings - Aug 2019 to Dec 2020; Communications Director & Senior Legislative Assistant for Rep. Alcee Hastings - May 2016 to July 2019 |
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Timothy |
Wolverton |
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Legislative Director for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith - (April 2018-December 2024); Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Thad Cochran - (November 2017-March 2018); Legislative Assistant for Senator Thad Cochran - (December 2013-October 2017) |
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
Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS.
Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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 |
Barton |
Roper |
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Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Scarborough - Dec. 1994 to Sep. 2000 |
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Christopher |
Peace |
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Legislative Director (January 1999 to October 2000) for Rep. Hobson |
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Leigh |
Parker Pross |
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Hannah |
Shea |
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Staff-Rep. David Valadao (2016-2017); Staff-Rep. Steve Womack (2017-2019) |
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.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Foreign Operations appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Foreign Operations appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Navy - Dept of, Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other)
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 |
Barton |
Roper |
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Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Scarborough - Dec. 1994 to Sep. 2000 |
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Michael |
Telson |
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CFO, Dept. of Energy - Oct. 1997 to May 2001 |
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Gary |
Hopper |
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Manica |
Noziglia |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan 2009 - June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014 |
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Christopher |
Peace |
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Legislative Director (January 1999 to October 2000) for Rep. Hobson |
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Leigh |
Parker Pross |
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Katherina |
Dimenstein |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Joni Ernst - March 2016 to January 2017
Legislative Director for Rep. David Schweikert - January 2017 to June 2018
Chief of Staff for Rep. David Schweikert - July 2018 - December 2020 |
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Evan |
Polisar |
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Senior Legislative Assistant and Rules Committee Associate for Rep. Alcee Hastings - Aug 2019 to Dec 2020; Communications Director & Senior Legislative Assistant for Rep. Alcee Hastings - May 2016 to July 2019 |
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Timothy |
Wolverton |
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Legislative Director for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith - (April 2018-December 2024); Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Thad Cochran - (November 2017-March 2018); Legislative Assistant for Senator Thad Cochran - (December 2013-October 2017) |
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Hannah |
Shea |
K |
Staff-Rep. David Valadao (2016-2017); Staff-Rep. Steve Womack (2017-2019) |
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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to small satellite systems.
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to small satellite subsystems and satellite propulsion systems.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to small satellite systems.
H.R.1968 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes as it pertains to small satellite subsystems and satellite propulsion systems.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to small satellite systems.
Defense Appropriation legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to small satellite subsystems and satellite propulsion systems.
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to small satellite systems.
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to small satellite subsystems and satellite propulsion systems.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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 |
Manica |
Noziglia |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Mark Warner - Jan 2009 - June 2013; Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Jim Moran - June 2013 - Dec. 2014 |
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Katherina |
Dimenstein |
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Legislative Assistant for Senator Joni Ernst - March 2016 to January 2017
Legislative Director for Rep. David Schweikert - January 2017 to June 2018
Chief of Staff for Rep. David Schweikert - July 2018 - December 2020 |
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Timothy |
Wolverton |
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Legislative Director for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith - (April 2018-December 2024); Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Thad Cochran - (November 2017-March 2018); Legislative Assistant for Senator Thad Cochran - (December 2013-October 2017) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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