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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39358-12
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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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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: Christopher Harrington |
Date | 1/20/2021 4:09:21 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7610, FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), research and development issues; funding for COVID relief
H.R. 4447, Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act; research and development issues
H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (P.L. 116-283); research and development issues
H.R. 7308/S. 4286, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act)
H.R. 7610, FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs
H.R. 7613, FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues
H.R. 7614, FY 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues
H.R. 7617, FY 2021 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 bill; research and development issues
H.R. 7667, FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), research and development issues
H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (P.L. 116-283); research and development issues; extramural research; research facilities issues
H.R. 7617, FY 2021 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 bill, research and development Issues; extramural research, research facilities issues
Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act, extramural research; research facilities issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Christine |
Castillo |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 8266, FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020; COVID-19 related reimbursement issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), pandemic assistance for colleges and universities
H.R. 4968/S.2225, The Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act; education-related portions
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136), reporting requirements related to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
H.R. 7614, FY 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, Education and Labor subcommittee accounts
Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act; Education-related provisions
Higher Education Act Reauthorization proposals
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - 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 |
Crystal |
Martinez |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), research and development issues
H.R. 4447, Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act; research and development issues
H.R. 7613, FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), Medicare sequestration provisions; Medicare sequester provider payment cut of 2 percent through March 31, 2021; Medicaid DSH cuts; medical school student residency slots
H.R. 1763/S. 348, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, extension of 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver; extension of period postponing Medicaid DSH cuts; medical education grants for new medical schools in rural, diverse, and or largely underserved healthcare areas
H.R. 8702/S. 5007, Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020; Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts for physician specialties
COVID-19 relief bill proposals, Provider Relief Fund issues; Department of Health and Human Services guidance issues
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 |
Julie |
Clements |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 7669, FY 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill; Coast Guard research and development issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 |
Christine |
Castillo |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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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
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Docket No. ICEB-2019-0006-0001, Posted Sept. 25, 2020; Proposed Rule, Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media (RIN: 165-AA78; CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214, 8 CFR 274a)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Crystal |
Martinez |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), research and development issues
H.R. 7614, FY 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, research and development issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 133, FY 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research facilities issues
H.R. 3895, North American Development Bank's Pollution Solution Act, climate and coastal observation research; earth observing; monitoring issues
H.R. 4143, Super Pollutants Act of 2019, climate and coastal observation research issues
H.R. 4447, Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, research and development issues
H.R. 6216, National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020, research and development issues
H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (P.L. 116-283), climate and coastal observation research; earth observing; research facilities issues
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, climate and coastal observation research; earth observing; research facilities issues
H.R. 6978/S. 3832, Endless Frontier Act, research and development issues
H.R. 7178/S. 3933, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, research and development issues
H.R. 7308/S. 4286, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (RISE Act)
H.R. 7450, Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms Act, climate and coastal observation research; monitoring issues
H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act of 2020,, climate and coastal observation research; earth observing issues
H.R. 7610, FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs
H.R. 7613, FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing
H.R. 7614, FY 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, research and development issues
H.R. 7617, FY 2021 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 bill, research and development issues
H.R. 7667, FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, research and development issues
H.R. 8632, Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020, climate and coastal observation research; monitoring issues
Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act, climate and coastal observation research; earth observing; research facilities issues
S. 2800, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act of 2020, research and development issues
S. 3591, America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020, climate and coastal observation research; earth observing issues
S. 3891, Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2020, research and development issues
S. 4352, Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2020, climate and coastal observation research; earth observing issues
S. 4462, FLOODS Act, earth observing issues
National Science Foundation (NSF) reauthorization proposals, research and development issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christine |
Castillo |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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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
Tax and financing issues related to COVID-19 relief packages
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
Funding for transportation research programs
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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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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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