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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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| 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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| 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 | 1/21/2025 4:49:10 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. 9027/S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Integrated Pest Management (IPM); veterinary medicine programs; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; amendment to increase funding for the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); Artificial Intelligence research; provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry, and horticulture issues; other issues
H.R. 8467, The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024; Farm Bill reauthorization issues; Title VII Research, Extension, and Related Matters programs; agriculture research and development issues; cooperative extension and capacity grant funding issues; NIFA agriculture research programs; AFRI; Agriculture Innovation Corps; Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; SNAP eligibility for college students; pest management issues; agriculture technology issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program; SCRI waiver; Artificial Intelligence research; other 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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Kamala |
Lyon |
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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. 9027/S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Integrated Pest Management (IPM); veterinary medicine programs; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; amendment to increase funding for the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); Artificial Intelligence research; provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry, and horticulture issues; other issues
H.R. 8467, The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024; Farm Bill reauthorization issues; Title VII Research, Extension, and Related Matters programs; agriculture research and development issues; cooperative extension and capacity grant funding issues; NIFA agriculture research programs; AFRI; Agriculture Innovation Corps; Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; SNAP eligibility for college students; pest management issues; agriculture technology issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program; SCRI waiver; Artificial Intelligence research; other issues
H.R. 9026/S. 4795, FY 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; science and research funding issues; research and development issues
H.R. 9029/S. 4942, FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; provisions related to education programs; TRIO funding; funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H); funding for Antiviral Drug Discovery Centers; funding for health programs
H.R. 7630/S. 3943, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act; research facilities issues; research and development issues
H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025; research and development issues
S. 4638, FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues
H.R. 8774/S. 4921, FY 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues
H.R. 8997/S. 4927, FY 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues
S 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2025; 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 |
Christopher |
Harrington |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Kent |
Springfield |
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Annie |
Nguyen |
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Eric |
Anthony |
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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. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025; research and development issues
S. 4638, FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues
H.R. 8774/S. 4921, FY 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; extramural research issues; research facilities related issues
S. 2203, Atmospheric Rivers Reconnaissance, Observation and Warning Act, of the ARROW Act; research and development issues
BioMADE program 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
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Christine |
Castillo |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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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. 8982, FAFSA Deadline Act
H.R. 3724, End Woke Higher Education Act
H.R.9669/S. 5091, The Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act
H.R. 5933/S. 3362, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, or the (DETERRENT) Act; research and development issues
Higher Education Act reauthorization issues; TRIO program related issues
FAFSA Simplification implementation issues
Funding for education related mentorship program for college students
U.S. Department of Education, Agency Information Collection Activities; Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency Reporting Requirements (Docket (ED-2024-SCC-0030-0001) related issues
College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
H.R. 6951, College Cost Reduction Act
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 |
Christopher |
Harrington |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Annie |
Nguyen |
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Brent |
Palmer |
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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. 8997/S. 4927, FY 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; 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 |
Christopher |
Harrington |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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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. 9029/S. 4942, FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; 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 |
Christopher |
Harrington |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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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. 9027/S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Integrated Pest Management (IPM); veterinary medicine programs; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; amendment to increase funding for the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); Artificial Intelligence research; provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry, and horticulture issues; other issues
H.R. 3966, Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act; climate research issues; earth observing research issues
H.R. 4002, Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act, or the RESEARCHER Act; research and development issues
H.R. 5077/S. 2714, Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023, or the CREATE AI Act of 2023; research and development issues
H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues; research facilities issues
S. 4638, FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research facilities issues
H.R. 5009, To authorize appropriations for FY 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research facilities issues
H.R. 6093, Weather Reauthorization Act of 2023; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues
H.R. 6213, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act; research and development issues
H.R. 7630/S.3943, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act; research facilities issues; research and development issues
H.R. 7659, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues
H.R. 8752, FY 2025 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act; climate and coastal observation research; research facilities issues
H.R. 8774/S. 4921, FY 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues
H.R. 8812; Water Resources Development Act of 2024; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues
S. 4367, Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues
H.R. 8997/S. 4927, FY 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research
H.R. 9026/S. 4795, FY 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues; research and development issues
H.R. 9029/S. 4942, FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues
H.R. 9134, Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act
H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; climate research issues; earth observing research issues
S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2025; research and development issues
S. 2203, Atmospheric Rivers Reconnaissance, Observation and Warning Act, or the ARROW Act; climate research issues; earth observing research issues; research and development issues
S.1303, Build America, Buy America Act (117th Congress); research facilities issues
FY 2026 President's Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1770, The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
H.R. 2389, The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
H.R. 5378, The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; hospital outpatient department funding
H.R. 7635, The 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024
H.R. 9351, The Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2024
H.R. 9669/S.5091, The Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act
S. 4667, The Risky Research Review Act
S. 5397/H.R. 10225, Rebuild Americas Health Care Schools Act of 2024
Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS); funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) resident physician slots
H.R. 9029/S. 4942, FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cut repeal related issues; extension of Medicare telehealth program related issues; issues related to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule related payment issues; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System related issues
Medicaid related issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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Kent |
Springfield |
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Eric |
Anthony |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 8998/S. 4802, FY 2025 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; climate research issues; earth observing research issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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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
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) related issues; deportation policy issues; American student visa 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
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Chris |
Harrington |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Brent |
Palmer |
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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.1516, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Carl |
Welliver |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
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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