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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1717 K Street, NW |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006-5344 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4208-1005801
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6. House ID# 308610368
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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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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: Randall A. Brater |
Date | 1/20/2026 9:48:06 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
Anti-poverty programs and initiatives
Disaster response funding
Reauthorization of Farm Bill, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), regarding tax reform, Medicaid coverage, and funding of Head Start
H.R. 5304 and S. 2587 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026), regarding funding of Head Start, and funding of nonprofit organizations, generally
H.R. 4552 and S. 2465 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2026), regarding funding of nonprofit organizations generally
H.R. 4121 and S. 2256 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2026), regarding support for nutrition programs and hunger prevention
H.R. 4213 (Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct, 2026), regarding funding for Emergency Food and Shelter Program
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2026), regarding reauthorization of the SECOND Chance Act and funding of various Department of Justice grant programs
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 |
Jon |
Bouker |
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Oliver |
Spurgeon |
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Katherine |
Kramer |
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Blake |
Thelander |
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Kelsey |
Griswold-Berger |
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Sr Policy Advisor, Sen McCormick (2025); LA, Sen Burr (2021-23); Leg Dir, Rep C Smith (2018-21); Leg Dir, Rep Pittenger (2018); Leg Dir, Rep Blum (2017-18); LA, Rep Perry (2015-17); LA (2014-15), LC/Press Asst (2011-14), SA (2011), Rep Reed |
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Philip |
English |
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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
Comprehensive immigration reform
Immigration issues related to international border crossings
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 |
Jon |
Bouker |
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Blake |
Thelander |
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Kelsey |
Griswold-Berger |
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Sr Policy Advisor, Sen McCormick (2025); LA, Sen Burr (2021-23); Leg Dir, Rep C Smith (2018-21); Leg Dir, Rep Pittenger (2018); Leg Dir, Rep Blum (2017-18); LA, Rep Perry (2015-17); LA (2014-15), LC/Press Asst (2011-14), SA (2011), Rep Reed |
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Philip |
English |
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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
Charitable giving tax deduction generally
Low Income Housing Tax Credit generally
Child care tax credit generally
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 |
Jon |
Bouker |
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Oliver |
Spurgeon |
III |
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Katherine |
Kramer |
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Kelsey |
Griswold-Berger |
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Sr Policy Advisor, Sen McCormick (2025); LA, Sen Burr (2021-23); Leg Dir, Rep C Smith (2018-21); Leg Dir, Rep Pittenger (2018); Leg Dir, Rep Blum (2017-18); LA, Rep Perry (2015-17); LA (2014-15), LC/Press Asst (2011-14), SA (2011), Rep Reed |
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Philip |
English |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2234 (Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act), regarding investment in public housing and homelessness prevention
S. 2651 (ROAD to Housing Act of 2025), regarding investment in public housing and homelessness prevention
H.R. 3459 (Empty Lots to Housing Act), regarding zoning and building housing near public transit
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 |
Jon |
Bouker |
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Oliver |
Spurgeon |
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Blake |
Thelander |
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Kelsey |
Griswold-Berger |
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Sr Policy Advisor, Sen McCormick (2025); LA, Sen Burr (2021-23); Leg Dir, Rep C Smith (2018-21); Leg Dir, Rep Pittenger (2018); Leg Dir, Rep Blum (2017-18); LA, Rep Perry (2015-17); LA (2014-15), LC/Press Asst (2011-14), SA (2011), Rep Reed |
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Katherine |
Kramer |
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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
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) |