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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1220 LINDEN DRIVE, 1744 VAN HISE HALL |
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City | MADISON |
State | WI |
Zip Code | 53706 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71314-12
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6. House ID# 359560000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Allison M. Steil |
Date | 7/19/2024 10:44:32 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for the inclusion of higher education priorities and funding including efforts to expand the Pell Grant and increase the federal award amount, support for additional funding for federal research and research infrastructure, support for workforce and economic development initiatives, student mental health and academic success priorities in the FY25 budget and appropriations legislation. Continued support for the UW System's 2024 Federal Priorities including increased funding for: the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and observatory funding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, and the Pell Grant Program. Support for federal financial aid programs including: the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, TRIO, GEAR UP, and the Pell Grant Program. Support for sustainability efforts and energy and water sciences research - including via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Department of Energy - the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, including PFAS research. Support for the Connected Systems Institute, the School of Freshwater Sciences, research vessels and harbor dredging, and the Wisconsin Accelerator for Full-scale Electrification Research; support for health profession education and research. Support for colleges of engineering, My Brothers Keeper and Food as Medicine Coalition appropriations, and colleges of architecture. Support for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program in FY25 appropriations legislation. Ongoing support for Research Technology Hubs in FY25 appropriations legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Allison |
Steil |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Paul D. Ryan (WI-01) |
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
Support for the UW System's 2024 Federal Priorities including the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Support for the UW System's best practices on research security across entities and the organization; continued review of H.R. 5933 - Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act. Support for efforts related to freedom of expression and civil dialogue on college campuses; continued review of H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act. Continued review and concerns with H.R.6951 - College Cost Reduction Act. Support for efforts to fund Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and student financial health services. Concerns with ongoing delays related to the FAFSA Simplification Act and ongoing Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency Regulations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Allison |
Steil |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Paul D. Ryan (WI-01) |
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
Support for the UW System's 2024 Federal Priorities which look to foster talent and diversity including support for comprehensive immigration reform that includes support for students brought to the United States as young children and international students who wish to remain post-graduation; support of efforts to expand the Pell Grant Program to include DACA students.
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 |
Allison |
Steil |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Paul D. Ryan (WI-01) |
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
Support for Congressional efforts related to student veterans and student veteran services; continued review of H.R.7323; support for staffing of campus ROTC programs.
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 |
Allison |
Steil |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Paul D. Ryan (WI-01) |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for agriculture research, including a National Humane Handling Institute, Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture, and forestry programs in the Farm Bill Reauthorization.
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 |
Allison |
Steil |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Paul D. Ryan (WI-01) |
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
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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?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |