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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1500 K Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005-1264 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401107789-56760
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6. House ID# 561670001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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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| 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. | ||||||||
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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: Bret Strogen |
Date | 10/25/2025 1:07:50 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Engaged with DoD and DOE energy and technical leadership, as well as congressional energy staff, to advance understanding of OMCs thermochemical hydrogen and syngas production technology for military and industrial applications.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Defense - Dept of (DOD), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Defense Logistics Agency
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 |
Bret |
Strogen |
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Special Assistant for Energy and Sustainability -- Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment |
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
Briefed senior DoD officials and congressional defense committees on the potential of OMCs technology to address critical operational energy and fuel supply chain vulnerabilities. Sought targeted funding in the Defense Appropriations Bill to support pilot demonstrations and integration of advanced thermochemical processes for resilient, distributed military energy and hydrocarbon-based material solutions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Logistics Agency
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 |
Bret |
Strogen |
PhD |
Special Assistant for Energy and Sustainability -- Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment |
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Engaged with executive branch and legislative stakeholders to highlight the role of OMCs technology in strengthening domestic chemical and fuel supply chains, reducing reliance on foreign sources, and supporting sustainable chemical manufacturing. Advocated for appropriations and policy recognition to accelerate deployment of innovative chemical process technologies in defense and critical industrial sectors.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense Logistics Agency, 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 |
Bret |
Strogen |
PhD |
Special Assistant for Energy and Sustainability -- Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment |
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
Advocated for increased federal investment in research, development, and demonstration of OMCs thermochemical process as a transformative science and technology solution for clean hydrogen and syngas (as a feedstock for hydrocarbon products) production. Engaged with congressional and agency S&T leaders to secure support for public-private partnerships, workforce development, and technology transition programs relevant to national security and energy innovation priorities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Logistics Agency
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 |
Bret |
Strogen |
PhD |
Special Assistant for Energy and Sustainability -- Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment |
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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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) |