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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39358-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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| 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: Chris Harrington |
Date | 7/17/2020 5:13:39 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7308, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act.
FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; issues related to matching fund requirement language under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Program; funding for NIFA research programs; funding for AGARDA; capacity grant and cooperative extension research and education programs; COVID-19 related research recovery needs; and other agriculture 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116-139); research and development issues.
H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021; research and development issues.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; issues related to matching fund requirement language under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Program; funding for NIFA research programs; funding for AGARDA; capacity grant and cooperative extension research and education programs; COVID-19 related research recovery needs; and other agriculture priorities.
FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
Funding for science and research programs.
COVID-19 research recovery needs.
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 |
Phil |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021; research and development issues; extramural research; research facilities issues.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); extramural research; research facilities issues.
FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Christine |
Castillo |
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Phil |
Harman |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act
H.R. 4968/S. 2225, The Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act; education related provisions.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); education related provisions.
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act; reporting requirements.
Senate Higher Education Act Reauthorization proposals
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 |
Crystal |
Martinez |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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
FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
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 |
Phil |
Harman |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act; Medicaid enhancements including DSH allotments; increasing the FMAP, and delaying finalizing the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule; Medicare Accelerated Payments and Advanced Payments loans programs; medical education grants funded under Title VII; and public health loan sections of the bill.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for healthcare providers; diagnostic testing; Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payments; Medicaid allocations during public health emergency, including the FMAP; DSH allotments.
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Title VII and Title VIII Health Workforce Programs; National Institutes of Health, related issues; Agency for Health Resources and Quality related issues; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related issues.
Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act related issues
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 |
Julie |
Clements |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act; Coast Guard research and development related issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 |
Christine |
Castillo |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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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
Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020, Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak)
Proclamation of June 22, 2020, Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the Coronavirus Outbreak issued (updating Proclamation 10014 issued April 22, 2020).
Proclamation 10043 of May 29, 2020, Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the Peoples Republic of China (Federal Register Vol. 85, No. 108, Thursday, June 4, 2020).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office
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 |
Crystal |
Martinez |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116-139); research and development issues.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
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 |
Phil |
Harman |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116-139); research and development issues.
H.R. 3895, North American Development Bank's Pollution Solution Act; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing, monitoring research issues.
H.R. 4143, Super Pollutants Act of 2019; climate and coastal observation research issues.
H.R. 6216, National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020; research and development issues.
H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021; research and development issues.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing, research facilities issues.
H.R. 6978/S. 3832, Endless Frontier Act; research and development issues.
H.R. 7178/S. 3933, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act, or the CHIPS for America Act; research and development issues.
H.R. 7308, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing, research facilities related issues; scientific research recovery issues.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing, research facilities related issues; research funding issues.
S. 2800, NASA Reauthorization Act of 2019; research and development issues.
S. 3591, America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues.
S. 3891, Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2020; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; issues related to matching fund requirement language under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Program; funding for NIFA research programs; funding for AGARDA; capacity grant and cooperative extension research and education programs; COVID-19 related research recovery needs; and other agriculture priorities.
FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues.
FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues.
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues.
National Science Foundation Reauthorization Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues.
National Science Foundation Reauthorization Act: Research and Development issues.
Funding for science and research programs.
Funding for COVID-19 research recovery needs.
Transportation reauthorization issues, research and development issues, infrastructure issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christine |
Castillo |
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Phil |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); tax issues.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act; tax and financing related issues.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); tax and financing issues
Tax and financing issues related to COVID-19 relief packages; reinstatement of Advance Refunding Bonds; employer employee tax related issues; capital financing issues; infrastructure tax incentives; Federal Reserve related 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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Kamala |
Lyon |
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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
H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act; including the text of the INVEST in America Act; Federal Surface Transportation Programs for FY 2021; transportation reauthorization and infrastructure related issues; research and development issues; funding for the University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program; research and infrastructure related issues.
H.R. 7214, Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2020
Transportation reauthorization issues, research and development issues, infrastructure issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Chris |
Harrington |
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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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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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