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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 207 Administrative Office Building |
Address2 | 1737 West Polk Street |
| City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60612 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39427-12
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6. House ID# 301530000
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Paul Weinberger |
Date | 4/22/2024 4:03:46 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
FY 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE, advanced nuclear reactor demonstration programs, and fusion energy sciences.
FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and AI.
FY 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, including advanced computing, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA, including Regional Technology Hubs.
FY 2025 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development and education at the Department of Defense, including applied defense research.
FY 2025 Interior and Environment Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for EPA, NEA, and NEH.
FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, Department of Education, and student aid.
H.R. 4394, S. 2443, FY 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE, and advanced nuclear reactor demonstration programs.
H.R. 5893, S. 2321, FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, including advanced computing, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA.
H.R. 4821, S. 2605, FY 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for EPA, NEA, and NEH.
H.R. 5894, S. 2624, FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, Department of Education, Department of Labor, student aid, MSIs, addressing social determinants of health, child welfare worker training, the HHS Office of Minority Health, health disparities, HRSA funding and telemedicine, and Long COVID care and treatment.
H.R. 4365, S. 2587, FY 2024 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at the Department of Defense.
H.R. 4368, S. 2131, FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, and related programs.
H.R. 4820, S. 2437, FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to rail and transit research funding for the Department of Transportation.
H.R. 4367, S. 2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations, Issues pertaining to University Centers of Excellence, cybersecurity research, and education.
H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Issues pertaining to Medicare site neutral payments.
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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Haas |
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Paul |
Weinberger |
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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
Education Sciences Reform Act, Issues pertaining to reauthorization.
H.R. 6655, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to higher education and workforce development.
Issues pertaining to FAFSA implementation.
H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act, All provisions.
H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, All provisions.
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 |
Melissa |
Haas |
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Paul |
Weinberger |
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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
Issues related to AI research, education, and workforce development.
H.R. 6213, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, Issues pertaining to quantum research, infrastructure, and workforce development at NSF, DOE, NASA, and NIST.
NASA Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to research and technology development.
Issues pertaining to CHIPS and Science implementation.
Issues related to science, security, and domestic competitiveness.
Issues pertaining to EDA regional tech hubs.
Issues pertaining to adoption of the Commerce Department's draft Bayh-Dole framework.
Issues pertaining to international collaborations on emerging and critical technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Melissa |
Haas |
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Paul |
Weinberger |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Issues pertaining to research, education and extension, and research infrastructure.
Issues pertaining to USDA-funded AI Institutes and agricultural AI research.
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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Melissa |
Haas |
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Paul |
Weinberger |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to Disproportionate Share (DSH) Hospital Payments and the delay to Medicaid DSH cuts.
Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education.
Issues pertaining to Medicare payment for telehealth.
Issues pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Issues pertaining to the Medicaid Program.
Issues pertaining to the Medicare physician fee schedule
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 |
Paul |
Weinberger |
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Melissa |
Haas |
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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
Issues pertaining to High Skilled Immigration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Paul |
Weinberger |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to Name, Image, Likeness.
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 |
Paul |
Weinberger |
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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
Issues pertaining to AI and healthcare.
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 |
Paul |
Weinberger |
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Melissa |
Haas |
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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
FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, Issues pertaining to quantum education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Paul |
Weinberger |
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Melissa |
Haas |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to identifying economic development opportunities through CHIPS Act program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Paul |
Weinberger |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to USDOT transportation research opportunities.
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 |
Melissa |
Haas |
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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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