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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 245 2ND STREET, NE |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 15532-12
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6. House ID# 309170000
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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: Amelia Kegan |
Date | 1/17/2025 3:43:54 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. 4665 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
S. 2438 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025
Unnumbered Senate Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025
H.R. 9029 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025
S. 4942 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025
Unnumbered Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2025
H.R. 9026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
S.4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ursala |
Knudsen-Latta |
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Hassan |
El-Tayyab |
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Heather |
Brandon-Smith |
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Anika |
Forrest |
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Odeliya |
Matter |
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Daren |
Caughron |
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Allen |
Hester |
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Jose |
Santos Moreno |
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Vanessa |
Schoning |
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Jacqueline |
Kline |
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Katherine |
Jones |
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Shawn |
Adams |
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Anna |
Aguto |
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Bridget |
Moix |
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Devra |
Baxter |
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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 Fiscal Year 2025
S.4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
S.5294 - Streamline Pentagon Spending Act
H.R. 4740 - Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act
H.R.2894 - Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
S.1394 - Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
S.4881 -A bill to repeal the Military Selective Service 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 |
Allen |
Hester |
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Heather |
Brandon-Smith |
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Ursala |
Knudsen-Latta |
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Shawn |
Adams |
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Jacqueline |
Kline |
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Devra |
Baxter |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.6455 - Climate Displaced Persons Act
S.3340 - Climate Displaced Persons Act
H.R.5851 - Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2023
H.R.8712 - To authorize the establishment in the Department of State of a Negotiations Support Unit, and for other purposes.
S.4517 - A bill to authorize the establishment of a Negotiations Support Unit in the Department of State, and for other purposes.
H.R.932 - To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq
S.316 - A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq
H.Res.1079 - Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.
S.Res.593 - A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.
H.Res.9649 - UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
S.5388 - UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
S.J.Res. 111 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services
S.J.Res. 112 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
S.J.Res. 113 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
S.J.Res. 114 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
S.J.Res. 115 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel.
S.J.Res. 116 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability of certain major defense equipment for the Government of Israel
S.5467 - A bill to codify Executive Order 14115 imposing certain sanctions on persons undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank
S.5376 - A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
S.J.Res.118 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
H.R.8501 - A bill to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
H.J.Res.226 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
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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Hassan |
El-Tayyab |
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Heather |
Brandon-Smith |
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Ursala |
Knudsen-Latta |
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Odeliya |
Matter |
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Allen |
Hester |
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Daren |
Caughron |
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Jacqueline |
Kline |
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Shawn |
Adams |
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Anna |
Aguto |
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Devra |
Baxter |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3853 - Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Unnumbered House Bill - Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
H.R. 4426 - Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
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 |
Allen |
Hester |
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Shawn |
Adams |
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Heather |
Brandon-Smith |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1723 - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act
H.R. 1772. - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act
H.R. 8061 Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024
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 |
Rachel |
Overstreet |
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Anna |
Aguto |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
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 |
Amelia |
Kegan |
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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
S. 2564 CROP for Farming Act
H.R. 5922 CROP for Farming Act
S. 1863 PROVE IT Act of 2023
H.R. 1840 Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023
H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Daren |
Caughron |
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Anna |
Aguto |
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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
H.R. 1325 Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act
H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Assistance Act
S. 4861 Destination Reception Assistance Act
Unnumbered House bill on the Shelter and Services Program
H.R. 4627 Afghan Adjustment Act
S. 2337 Afghan Adjustment Act
S. Amdt. 1550 to S.Amdt. 1388 to H.R. 815
Securing the Border, Interim Final Rule
Temporary Protected Status for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Sudan, South Sudan
DHS Automatic Extension of Work Authorization Final Rule
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) parole program
Asylum Eligibility and Public Health Rule (formerly the Security Bars and Processing Rule)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Anika |
Forrest |
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Vanessa |
Schoning |
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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
S. 2827 BIG WIRES Act
S. 4753 Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Daren |
Caughron |
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Anna |
Aguto |
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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
H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
S. 2564 CROP for Farming Act
H.R. 5922 CROP for Farming Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Amelia |
Kegan |
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Daren |
Caughron |
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Anna |
Aguto |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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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