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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 101 CONSTITUTION AVE., NW, #200 EAST |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13632-12
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6. House ID# 304370000
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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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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: John Hudson, Senior VP, Federal Policy, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs |
Date | 7/22/2024 2:33:00 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
H.R. 5793 - Water Access Act: Provisions related to Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
S. 2624 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; H.R. 5860 - Continuing appropriations for FY24; FY25 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Provisions related to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
H.R. 7463 - Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act: Provisions related to nuclear fuel funding.
H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provisions related to DOE funding and Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 funding.
H.R. 2882 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provisions related to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and extension of the Price Anderson Act.
H.R. 8997 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to Department of Energy funding 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 |
Robert |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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
S. 1399 - Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1456 - Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources Act; Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act; S. 2827 - Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply Act or BIG WIRES Act: Provisions related to permitting reform.
H.R. 1086, S. 452 - The Nuclear Fuel Security Act: Provisions related to nuclear power and domestic nuclear fuel supply.
S. 1111 - ADVANCE Act, H.R. 6544 - Atomic Energy Advancement Act: Provisions related to nuclear power, next generation nuclear, and domestic nuclear fuel supply.
S. 2651 - Streamlining Interstate Transmission of Electricity Act (SITE Act); H.R. 6747 - Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act: Provisions related to Federal siting and permitting and electricity transmission.
S. 3830, H.R. 8032 - Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act: Provisions related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) funding.
H.R. 7171, S. 3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024: Provisions related to distribution transformer standards.
S. 4027 - SPEED and Reliability Act of 2024: Provisions related to amending the Federal Power Act.
Issues related to minimum transfer capability.
Issues related to the Federal Power Act.
Issues related to Artificial Intelligence.
Load growth and resource adequacy generally.
Issues related to data centers.
Issues related to National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
Issues related to public safety power shutoffs.
Issues related to electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure and policy.
Issues related to clean energy.
Issues related to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and energy transmission, including Orders 1920, 2022, 2023, 1977.
Issues related to energy grid supply chain, reliability and resource adequacy.
Issues related to cybersecurity.
Issues related to distribution transformers.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act: Provisions related to permitting reform, expediting review of energy and infrastructure projects, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reform, and liquefied natural gas exports.
S. 1449 - Revitalizing the Economy by Simplifying Timelines and Assuring Regulatory Transparency Act (RESTART) Act: Provisions related to Federal permitting and siting.
H.R. 1577 - Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER): Provisions related to permitting reform, expediting review of energy and infrastructure projects.
Issues related to EPA regulations.
Issues related to siting and permitting.
Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Issues related to the Clean Air Act.
Issues related to rights-of-way.
Issues related to the Endangered Species 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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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
Issues related to the implementation of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax, 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit and Section 48 Investment Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act.
H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act: Provisions related to debt limit extension and federal appropriations.
H.R. 5803, S. 1793 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act: Provisions related to developing a Transmission Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
Issues related to electricity transmission and distribution.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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. 2670, S. 2226 - the National Defense Authorization Act: Provisions related to Nuclear Fuel Security.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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
H.R. 2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act: Provisions related to regulating and approving beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights and procurement of domestic drones for commercial use.
Issues related to FAA reauthorization and regulating and approving beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights and procurement of domestic drones for commercial use.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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
Issues related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulation.
Issues related to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to FCC Spectrum Auction 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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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
Issues related to wildfires.
Issues related to disaster recovery.
Issues related to the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1042, S. 763 - Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act: Provisions related to domestic nuclear fuel supply.
H.R. 8046 - Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act: Provisions related sanctions against Rosatom, the Russian state-owned atomic energy corporation.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Sean |
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2007-2008: Field Representative, Rep. John Boehner (OH) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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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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