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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
Steptoe LLP

2. Address

Address1
1330 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW
 Address2
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City
WASHINGTON
 State
DC
 Zip Code
20036
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City
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State
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Zip Code
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Country
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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Mr.
​Jason Abel
​2024296297
​jabel@steptoe.com
5. Senate ID#
​36710-1004924
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​Peace Officers Research Association of California
6. House ID#
​310330155
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year
​2026
 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
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
​50,000.00
$5,000 or more $
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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.
Method A. 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: Rowan Bost
 Date
4/19/2026 4:43:03 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 LAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues relating to public safety, consent decree transparency, and nationwide standards; Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 (S. 2337 / H.R. 3304); Invest to Protect Act (H.R. 2711 / S. 768); HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 (H.R. 6666 / S. 3438); SROS Act (S. 3189 / H.R. 6120); Protect and Serve Act (H.R. 1551 / S. 167); Thin Blue Line Act (H.R. 378 / S. 83); Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act (H.R. 5391); Back the Blue Act (H.R. 4310 / S. 3366); Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 5403); Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act (H.R. 4024); Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act (S. 419 / H.R. 5282); Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Act (S. 825); Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (S. 1418 / H.R. 2240); Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act (H.R. 350 / S. 234); LOOTER Act of 2025 (H.R. 3600); Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853 / S. 1404); Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5061); Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act (H.R. 1058); Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act (H.R. 6602); Protect Your PIN Act (H.R. 5594); Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act (S. 3456 / H.R. 183); National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act (H.R. 309 / S. 3719); BADGES for Native Communities Act (H.R. 1010 / S. 390); Mystic Alerts Act (H.R. 7022); Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505); Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (H.R. 6651); Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act (H.R. 7525); GUARD Act (S. 3062); Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102 / S. 1032); STOP CSAM Act of 2025 (H.R. 3921 / S. 1829); Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497 / S. 3765); Karis Law Reporting Act (H.R. 5201); Emergency Reporting Act (H.R. 5200; Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026 (H.R. 7718 / S. 3897); Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909 / S. 1982); Strong Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 3458 / S. 1316)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S.

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Brady
McNamara
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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 TRU

16. Specific lobbying issues

Existing weight and length limits of commercial trucks

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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 LBR

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues relating to collective bargaining; Public Service Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 636, H.R. 1505); Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act (S. 1352, H.R. 2736); Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act (S.1563, H.R.3846); After Hours Child Care Act (H.R. 7498 / S. 3845)

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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

FORCE Act of 2025 (H.R. 6157); Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act (S. 3221 / H.R. 6147); First Responders Wellness Act (S. 666); Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act (S. 1409 / H.R. 2830).

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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

Funding for the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and Byrne Justice Assistance Grant programs; Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) report language pertaining to child care access for law enforcement families.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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

H.R. 7361 - No Tax on Restored Benefits Act (H.R. 7361); Fuel the Force Act (H.R. 7210)

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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

HELPER Act (H.R. 2094 / S. 978); Housing for Heroes Act (H.R. 7503).

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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 ALC

16. Specific lobbying issues

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R. 1266 / S. 545); Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act (H.R. 5744); Combating Fentanyl Poisonings Act of 2025 (H.R. 5573); Ending Drug Trafficking in Our Communities Act (H.R. 2194); Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 (H.R. 621 / S. 180); Marc Fischer Memorial Act (H.R. 1046 / S. 1295).

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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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 FIR

16. Specific lobbying issues

LEOSA Reform Act (H.R. 2243 / S. 679); Modern Firearm Safety Act (H.R. 4676); Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (H.R. 2189 / S. 1283); Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38 / S. 65).

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
Darryl
Nirenberg
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Rowan
Bost
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Elizabeth
Goodwin
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Laura
Howard
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Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jack
Buttarazzi
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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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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address
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Zip Code
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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name
Last Name
Suffix
First Name
Last Name
Suffix
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​Darryl
​Nirenberg
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​Brady
​McNamara
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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)

Internet Address:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
City
State Country

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:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
%

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)