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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 117 OLD MAIN |
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| City | UNIVERSITY PARK |
State | PA |
Zip Code | 16802 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 31100-12
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6. House ID# 306520000
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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: Michael Stefan |
Date | 10/21/2024 11:22:24 AM |
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
Defense Appropriations Act - In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Submarine Acoustic Warfare Development, Lightweight Torpedo Development, New Design SSN, and Undersea Warfare Applied Research. In support of funding to improve new secure facility construction.
Education Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences.
Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Research Facilities Act, Smith-Lever Cooperative Extension, Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research, and Regional Rural Development Centers.
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NOAA Sea Grant. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding to implement the CHIPS and Science Act.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program, Federal Contract Tower program, and Railroad Research and Development program.
State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.
Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Water Resources Research Act program, and EPA Research: National Priorities.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of funding for Department of Energy Office of Science, Critical Minerals Initiative, Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, and Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement.
Labor - HHS - Education and Related Appropriations - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs, Regional Response Health Collaboration program, CDC Office of Rural Health, Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies programs, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. In support of funding to implement the National Alzheimer's Plan research, development, programs, and services. In opposition to cuts to Medicare by preventing or postponing statutory PAYGO sequester. In support of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Community Project Funding request. In support of Health Resources Service Administration Community Project Funding requests.
Financial Services Appropriations - In support of funding for Veterans Outreach programs.
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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Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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 Appropriations - In support of funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, and Federal Work-Study program. In support of funding for the Institute of Education Sciences.
Expressing concerns with S. 3362/H.R. 5933, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act.
Expressing concerns with H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act.
Expressing concerns with unintended consequences of Title II of H.R.3724, the End Woke Higher Education 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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
Defense Appropriations Act - In support of funding for MK-48 ADCAP, Submarine Acoustic Warfare Development, Lightweight Torpedo Development, New Design SSN, and Undersea Warfare Applied Research. In support of funding to improve new secure facility construction.
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - In support of increased funding for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Research Facilities Act, Smith-Lever Cooperative Extension, Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research, and Regional Rural Development Centers.
In support of agricultural research, education, and extension programs in Farm Bill reauthorization.
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
Transportation - In support of funding for Bus Testing Facility program, Federal Contract Tower Program, and Railroad Research and Development program.
In support of FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Airport Terminal and Tower Project grant proposal.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
Health and Human Services Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Institutes of Health, Area Health Education Centers Program, Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII programs, Regional Response Health Collaboration program, CDC Office of Rural Health, Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies programs, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. In support of funding to implement the National Alzheimer's Plan research, development, programs, and services. In opposition to cuts to Medicare by preventing or postponing statutory PAYGO sequester. In support of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Community Project Funding request. In support of Health Resources Service Administration Community Project Funding requests.
In support of extension for 340B program and opposition to proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payments for drugs acquired through 340B program.
In support of protection of 340B eligibility in future supplemental funding bills
In support of Disproportionate Share Hospital extension and opposition to site-neutral payments for physician-administered drugs.
In opposition to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement cuts.
In opposition to Johnson & Johnson 340B rebate model.
In support of a predictable and consistent approach to Medicare that recognizes costs associated with medically appropriate Algorithm Based Healthcare Services technology and reimburses for them.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant, and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding to implement the CHIPS and Science Act.
In support of NIST Manufacturing USA Digital Twin Institute grant proposal.
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
State and Foreign Operations Appropriations - In support of funding for Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs.
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
Energy and Water Development Appropriations - In support of Fossil Energy Research and Development, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Office of Science, Critical Minerals Initiative, and Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement.
In support of H.R.2685, the Mining Schools Act.
In support of S.4664, the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act.
In support of research and development provisions of S.4932, the DOE Quantum Leadership Act, and H.R.6213, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization 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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Labor - HHS - Education and Related Agencies Appropriations - In support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
Interior Appropriations - In support of funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, and Water Resources Research Act Program.
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 |
Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
In support of funding for Veterans Outreach programs.
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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Sheilah |
Borne |
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Amanda |
Wintersteen |
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Malcolm |
Warbrick |
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Michael |
Stefan |
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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
In support of funding for EPA Research: National Priorities.
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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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |