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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 440 1st Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 22781-101
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6. House ID# 304420008
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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: R. Reed Skaggs, Chief Strategy and Business Officer |
Date | 7/19/2021 3:22:55 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
Public Law No: 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Issues pertaining to HEERF, research relief, and economic development.
FY 2022 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, NIOSH, Department of Education, Doubling the Pell Grant, student aid, first-generation students, DOL, engineering education, cooperative education, STEM education, TRIO, apprenticeships, and HRSA funding and telemedicine.
FY 2022 Energy-Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to ARPA-E and Office of Science research programs.
FY 2022 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, DOJ, and EDA.
H.R. 4432, FY 2022 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development and education at the Department of Defense, including Basic Research Initiatives, cybersecurity, and trusted microelectronics.
H.R. 4372, FY 2022 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NEH and EPA.
H.R. 4431, FY 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations, Issues pertaining to University Programs and Science and Technology.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Amanda |
Bruno |
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Aaron |
Kiesler |
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Scheduler, Caseworker, and Field Representative, Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier |
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Griffin |
Reinecke |
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Paid Intern, Staff Assistant, Research Assistant, Legislative Assistant - House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology |
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Srinu |
Sonti |
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Temporary Professional Staff - United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senior Policy Advisor-Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
Research Director-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) |
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
Higher Education Act Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act including student aid programs, work-based learning, cooperative education, and first-generation students.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to workforce development.
H.R.447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, Issues pertaining to workforce development and higher education.
H.R. 3946, S. 2081, Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act of 2021, All provisions.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Amanda |
Bruno |
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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
S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (Endless Frontier Act), All provisions.
H.R. 476, Innovation Centers Acceleration Act, Issues pertaining to regional innovation centers and manufacturing institutes.
H.R. 2225, NSF for the Future Act, All provisions.
H.R. 3593, DOE Science for the Future Act, All provisions.
Issues pertaining to NASA AAM.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Amanda |
Bruno |
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Griffin |
Reinecke |
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Paid Intern, Staff Assistant, Research Assistant, Legislative Assistant - House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology |
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 international students and visa policies.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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 related to telemedicine and simulation education and training.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Srinu |
Sonti |
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Temporary Professional Staff - United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senior Policy Advisor-Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
Research Director-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) |
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
Issue pertaining to student athletes and name, image, likeness compensation.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Issues pertaining to research and development and education at the Department of Defense.
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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Aaron |
Kiesler |
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Scheduler, Caseworker, and Field Representative, Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier |
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 related to regional innovation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Amanda |
Bruno |
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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
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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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