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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 | 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 500 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40041329-12
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6. House ID# 399690000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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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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: Sean Smith, Director of Government & Public Relations |
Date | 04/16/2009 |
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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) S. 3230, Title IV, Senate Report 110-410, Title IV, FY 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, all competitive grant programs related to museums.
(2) [Bill # Pending] Reauthorization issues related to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Chapter 72 of Title 20 of the U.S. Code (20 USC CHAPTER 72), the "Museum and Library Services Act of 1996," the reauthorized Museum and Library Services Act of 2003.
(3) H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," Section 1109, prohibition on zoos and aquariums receiving funding from bill, provisions related to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Park Service, National Mall, and Smithsonian; Senate Amendment #309, prohibition on spending stimulus funding to pay for museums, zoos, and aquariums; Conference Report, Section 1604, prohibition on zoos and aquariums receiving funding from bill.
(4) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Title VIII, Division F, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009,"provisions related to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
(5) Participation in and co-sponsorship of "Museums Advocacy Day," February 23-24, 2009, U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, U.S. Botanic Gardens, and other sites.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS),
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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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Margaret |
Glass |
Ph.D. |
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) S. 3182, Title III, Senate Report 110-397, Title III, FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Education, provisions related to informal science education, provisions related to competitive grants for museums, science centers, and planetariums.
(2) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Division B, "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009," provisions related to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and competitive grants for science museums and planetariums.
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) S. 3230, Title IV, Senate Report 110-410, Title IV, FY 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, all competitive grant programs related to museums.
(2) S. 3182, Title III, Senate Report 110-397, Title III, FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, Informal Science Education program, programs related to nanotechnology.
(3) H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, Title II, Chapter 2, Commerce, Justice, and Science, Other Agencies, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, provisions related to informal and formal science education.
(4) S. 3182, Title III, Senate Report 110-397, Title III, FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Education, provisions related to informal science education, provisions related to competitive grants for museums, science centers, and planetariums.
(5) H.R. 2638/P.L. 110-329, Chapter 2, Commerce and Science, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, provisions related to supplemental funding for science and science education.
(6) H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," Section 1109, prohibition on zoos and aquariums receiving funding from bill, provisions related to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Park Service, National Mall, and Smithsonian; Senate Amendment #309, prohibition on spending stimulus funding to pay for museums, zoos, and aquariums, Title XII, "Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies," Department of Housing and Urban Development, provisions related to Community Development Block Grants; Conference Report, Section 1604, prohibition on zoos and aquariums receiving funding from bill.
(7) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Division B, "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009," provisions related to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and competitive grants for science museums and planetariums, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and competitive grants for aquariums, Title VIII, Division F, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009,"provisions related to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Institutes of Health and its National Center for Research Resources, and the Department of Education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
S. 3230, Title II, Senate Report 110-410, Title II, FY 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Research Resources, and the Science Education Partnership Award program.
(2) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Division F, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009,"provisions related to the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Research Resources.
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) S. 3182, Title I, Senate Report 110-397, Title I, FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provisions related to informal education.
(2) H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," Section 1109, prohibition on zoos and aquariums receiving funding from bill, provisions related to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Park Service, National Mall, and Smithsonian; Senate Amendment #309, prohibition on spending stimulus funding to pay for museums, zoos, and aquariums; Conference Report, Section 1604, prohibition on zoos and aquariums receiving funding from bill.
(3) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Division B, "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009," provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and competitive grants to aquariums.
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) [Bill # Pending], "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" reauthoriziation, "Miller-McKeon Discussion Draft," Title II, "Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals," Section 2103, appropriations, inclusion of informal science education centers, eligible entities, Section 2113(c), "State Activities," inclusion of informal science education centers, Section 2123(a) "Local Use of Funds," inclusion of informal science education centers.
(1 cont.) Section 2131, "Definitions," inclusion of informal science education centers, Section 2134, "Use of Funds," inclusion of informal science education centers and informal education, Section 2201, "Purpose; Definitions," inclusion of informal science education centers.
(2) H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," provisions related to Title I funding and grants for Improving Teacher Quality.
(3) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Division F, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009,"provisions related to the Department of Education.
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,"Title XII, "Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies," Department of Housing and Urban Development, provisions related to Community Development Block Grants.
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) S. 3182, Title III, Senate Report 110-397, Title III, FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, Informal Science Education program, programs related to nanotechnology.
(2) H.R. 554, "National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009," reauthorization of Public Law 108-153, "21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act," provisions related to formal education, informal education, outreach.
(3) H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," provisions related to improving instruction in math, science, and engineering at the National Science Foundation.
(4) H.R. 1105, "Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009," Division B, "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2009," provisions related to the National Science Foundation, Math and Science Partnerships, and Informal Science Education.
(5) Participation in and co-sponsorship of "New Member of Congress Orientation on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Issues," March 17, 2009, Rayburn House Office Building.
(6) Participation in "15th Annual Coalition for National Science Funding Exhibition and Reception", March 24, 2009, Rayburn House Office Building.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Margaret |
Glass |
Ph.D. |
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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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