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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 800 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30308 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 295873-12
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6. House ID# 313320000
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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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| 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: Southern Company |
Date | 4/21/2025 11:54:46 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate change issues, generally;
Environmental regulation, generally (Effluent Limitations Guidelines; Good Neighbor Ozone Transport; CAA Sec. 111 rulemaking)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - 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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chatman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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.J.Res. 4, tankless water heater CRA;
H.J.Res. 20, tankless water heater CRA;
DOE Distribution Transformer Rule;
Grid enhancing technologies, generally;
Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920);
Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally;
Issues related to deregulation, generally;
DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706);
Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally;
Issues related to Grid enhancing technologies, generally;
Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally;
Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally;
Issues related to FERC nominations, generally;
Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act;
Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023;
Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally;
Issues related to deregulation generally;
Issues related to interconnection, generally;
H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024;
H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017;
H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025;
S.1449 RESTART Act;
Issues related to HR 1, generally;
Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally;
Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository;
Issues related to used fuel management;
Issues related to consent-based siting generally;
Issues related to AP1000 technology generally;
Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program;
Issues related to advanced nuclear technology;
Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally;
Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general;
Issues related to natural gas stoves;
Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers;
DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally;
NRC fee issues, generally;
Issues related to NRC nominees in general;
Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal;
Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally;
Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally;
Issues related to nuclear fuels;
Issues related to HAELU fuel;
Issues related to distribution transformers, generally;
The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
Budget reconciliation, generally;
Energy R&D funding;
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding;
FY2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bills, generally;
Issues related to the Department of Government Efficiency, generally;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
Climate change issues, generally;
Environmental regulation, generally;
Clean Water Act, generally;
Nationwide Permit Program, generally (Clean Water Act Section 404);
NEPA Phase II Proposed Rule and NEPA issues, generally;
ESA regulations, generally;
Issues related to wildfires, generally;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act issues; generally;
Inflation Reduction Act Implementation, generally;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
Drone/UAV issues, generally;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
Middle-mile broadband infrastructure issues, generally;
Spectrum issues, generally, including the FCC's 6 GHz spectrum proposal and Cruz-Thune spectrum pipeline bill;
Pole attachment issues, generally;
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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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
None.
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 |
H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James E. Risch (ID) |
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Melissa H. |
Horton |
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Stephen J. |
Stiglets |
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Sarah |
Gainer |
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Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
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Arthur |
Tripp |
Jr. |
State Executive Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
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Alison |
Steineker |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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