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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 121 Oronoco Street |
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City | Alexandria |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40012091-48
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6. House ID# 397650000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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 | 12/31/2017 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: MARY "MEG" GOETZ |
Date | 1/2/2018 12:13:59 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
Continuing discussions regarding changes that are important to the TCU land-grant institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm bill. Changes include eligibility for TCU L-G institutions (1994s) to participate in Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR), Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program; and McIntire-Stennis funding. Also, seeking new avenues in an effort to achieve some level of equity in funding of the nations land-grant system.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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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Goetz |
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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
Continuing to discuss FY 2018 TCUs program and technical assistance needs/requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (Land-Grant programs); Interior/BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs; Labor-HHS (HEA TCU-Title III program), revive TCU-Head Start partnership program, funding for Pell grants at the highest level possible, tribal postsecondary career and tech. institutions program (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, Science - NSF-TCU programs; and Energy and Water Development - stable funding for the TCU initiative in National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) designed to expand and diversify the STEM workforce in important technology growth areas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
Mary (Meg) |
Goetz |
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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
Working on several avenues to secure changes in the next reauthorization of HEA. Supported securing changes to the House majority reauthorization bill (H.R. 4805), including the creation of an MSI innovation fund; as well as, changes to the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA). Other legislation worked on in an effort to help ensure TCUs equitable participation in higher education programs include H.R. 3463, a CCAMPIS reauthorization bill; S. 2201 designed to improve college access and college completion for all students; and other higher education related legislation including Americas College Promise Act and Debt-Free College Partnership 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 |
Mary (Meg) |
Goetz |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
Continue to work to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the trust responsibility to federally recognized tribes and the tribal colleges (TCUs) they charter. To retain existing and foster new federal programs to increase the capacity of TCUs to better serve their students and communities. Renew conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and enhancing job creation in Indian Country. Ensure TCU eligibility and participation in federally funded programs that are open to other institutions of higher education; and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Mary (Meg) |
Goetz |
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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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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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