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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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| Address1 | 4201 Wilson Blvd |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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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
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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: Brent Gardner |
Date | 1/17/2025 5:01:24 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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the negative effects of non-localized control for federally protected species.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of the "Cottonwood Decision" and the listing of species under the Endangered Species Act.
Issues related to the negative effects of federally controlled species within the Endangered Species Act and inability to properly delist species that are fully recoved.
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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Burger |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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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
HR 5696: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - Provisions related to ending government shutdown gamesmanship and encouraging congress to pass a budget on time.
HR 7249: SUBMIT IT Act - Provisions related to helping Congress reclaim power, hold the president accountable, and get a timely start to each years priorities.
HR 6953: Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024 - Provisions related to empowering committees and members to review and manage all policies in the federal budget.
Issues related to minimizing deficit impact during fiscal cliff negotiations.
Issues related to promoting a fiscally responsible budget emphasizing economic growth while minimizing deficit impact.
Issues related to funding immigration agencies during reconciliation.
Issues related to addressing funding for border security under reconciliation.
Issues related to general reduction in federal spending.
Issues related to generally reducing federal spending and the deficit.
Issues related to minimizing deficit impact when reforming the tax code.
Issues related to minimizing distortions in the tax code via credits.
Issues related to Budget Process Reform and engagement with the Administration/Executive Branch as connected with DOGE.
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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Tillson |
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Senator Roger Wicker; Special Assistant, Legislative Assistant
Congressman Chris Smith, Special Assistant for Scheduling and Legislation. |
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William |
Burger |
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Rep. Scott Tipton Staff Assistant; Director of Operations. Rep. Jeff Forenberry; Senior Advisor. |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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VA Delegate Mike Watson; Legislative Assistant. |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Rep. Shelley Moore Capito; Interned. |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Rep. Devin Nunes; Paid Intern.
Rep. Erik Paulsen; Staff Assistant.
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Pentagon Office of the Commandant GS-14;
Office of the Secretary of Defense.
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Michael |
Silver |
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Rep. Warren Davidson; Legislative Director. |
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Faith |
Burns |
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United States Department of Agriculture; Natural Resources Conservation Service, Policy Advisor. |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Senator Joseph Lieberman; Intern. |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Professional Staff Member, US House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor, Ranking Member Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5). |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Rep. John Carter; Special Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Dep. Press Secretary, Legislative Assistant & Senior Advisor. Rep. Scott Franklin; Legislative Director. |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to oppose EPA rules that unnecessarily limit consumer choice in vehicles.
Issues related to penalize dispatch-able and reliable power generation systems in the United States.
Issues realted to negative effects of government mandated energy systems to power vehicles.
Issues related to oppose tailpipe emission waivers that unnecessarily limit vehicle choice in vehicles.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of untenable air quality standards by the EPA.
Issues related to definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under Clean Water Act and U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA.
Issues related to Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards particularly with respect to the negative impact on auto manufacturers and production.
Issues related to study of waste, fraud, and abuse for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund to non-profit environmental entities.
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 |
William |
Burger |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to increasing donor disclosure protections and right to free association.
H.R. 3988: ARTICLE ONE Act - Provisions related to the amendment of the National Emergencies Act.
S. 4373: REPUBLIC Act - Provisions related to reform of emergency declarations.
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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Megan |
Bailey |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Faith |
Burns |
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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
HR 6951; College Cost Reduction Act; provisions related to increasing transparency in student loan financing, streamline student loan process, reducing federal subsidies.
Issues related to stopping executive overreach, increasing transparency and accountability in the student loan process
H.R.6655; Stronger Workforce for America Act: provisions related to workforce optimization and utilization.
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 |
Megan |
Bailey |
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Congressman Bill Posey, Paid internship and
Senator Rick Scott, Professional Staffer.
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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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. 5290, Protect LNG Act of 2024; provisions related to clarification of DOE's review process authority that is arbitrary in nature for reasons of project delay.
S.J. Res. 88; provisions related to a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".
H.R. 1449; Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act: provisions related to the CLEAN Act, particularly with respect to the benefits of geothermal.
S. 4753; Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, provisions related to categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA] for renewable energy projects on federal land, renewable energy coordination on federal land, renewable energy permitting, geothermal leasing and permitting, electric grid projects, offshore oil and gas leasing, offshore wind energy.
H.R. 7673; Liberty in Laundry Act, provisions related to prescribing a new or amended energy conservation standard that is technologically feasible and economically justified keeping consumer choice intact.
H.R. 8986 - Show the Data Act of 2024, particularly with respect to air quality monitoring data.
Issues related to royalty rate increases on Federal Lands and as additional bonding requirements.
Issues related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 1920, particularly with respect to 20-year regional planning of transmission facilities, wind and solar projects reliability of the electric power grid.
Issues related to the Ambler Road in Alaska and the negative effects of an elongated permitting process.
Issues related to categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and pipeline infrastructure, particularly with respect to national security for transportation of oil, fuel, and other commodities, energy reliability.
Issues related to Hydraulic Fracturing (a/k/a fracking) with respect to oil gas and the benefits of reliable energy systems.
Issues related to FERC's expanded authority that negatively impacts state energy plans and grid reliability.
Issues related to nuclear innovation in the small modular reactor space.
Issues related to concerns for offshore oil leases and implications for energy development.
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 |
William |
Burger |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Rep. Fulcher; Communication Director, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent. Rep. Labrador; Scheduler, Staff Assistant. |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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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
H.J. Res. 136; provisions related to congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles , particularly with respect to the Rules impact on auto manufacturers concerning emission standards.
S.J. Res. 88; a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal-and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review, particularly with respect to the Rules impact on electric power generation.
Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2, particularly with respect to projects on federal lands and projects on private land.
Issues related to the benefits of multiple-use of federal lands as a value for taxpayers.
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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William |
Burger |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1323: SAFE Banking Act of 2023 - provisions related to protections for federally regulated financial institutions that serve state-sanctioned marijuana businesses.
Issues related to the budget reform with the executive branch including DOGE.
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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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 277 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 or the REINS Act of 2023, particularly Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking.
S. 1449 - Revitalizing the Economy by Simplifying Timelines and Assuring Regulatory Transparency Act or the RESTART Act, particularly with respect to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) amendments, Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Records of Decision (RODs), permit reform generally.
Issues related to legislative delegation of authority to federal agencies, particularly in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in various cases including: Loper Bright Enterprises et. al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et. al; Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce - recommended drafting legislation in alignment with Court decisions
Issues related to reforms at federal agencies in general
Issues related to the Administrative Procedure Act, particularly judicial review, arbitrary and capricious standard for judicial review of federal agency action, agency delegations of authority from Congress.
Issues related to the Congressional Review Act, particularly with respect to Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Issues related to legislative drafting generally particularly with respect to non-delegation of Congressional authority to federal agencies.
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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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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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
Issues related to enacting a Personal Option, increasing HSA Access.
Issues related to ending or phasing out the enhanced ACA subsidies
Issues related to HSA expansion.
Issues related to ACA fraud prevention.
Issues related to enhancing ACA subsidies.
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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Megan |
Bailey |
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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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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
Issues related to border security as a pretext for improved legal pathways
Issues related to improving quality of life for border patrol and immigration enforcement officers
Issues related to improving border security between ports of entry.
Issues related to deporting violent criminals unlawfully present in the U.S.A.
Issues related to adjusting legal pathways into the United States.
Issues related to improving gaps in border security in Montana.
Issues related to clarifying family separation policies during removal proceedings.
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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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 8790 ; Fix Our Forests Act; provisions related to categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), expedited review under NEPA, judicial review of agency actions under NEPA, additional NEPA matters pertaining to forest lands.
S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; provisions related to permitting modification for mineral and other natural resources development.
S. 4431 - A bill to reinstate the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modifications, provisions related to reinstatement of the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification until mining is complete as determined by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
S. 4432 - A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, provisions related to coal reserves in Federal land.
Issues related to mineral withdrawals on Federal Lands that prematurely destroy wealth generation for the American taxpayer.
Issues related to the negative implications of overt restrictions on mineral leases on Federal Lands to consumer choice in energy.
Issues related to prematurely removing mineral resource opportunities on Federal Lands that harm the energy portfolio and baseload systems of the United States.
Issues related to the benefits of reducing lag in the permitting reform process for economic activity on Federal and private lands in the United States.
Issues related to the mineral resources extraction on Federal Lands that benefits the dispatchable baseload power systems in the Untied States.
Issues related to negative ramifications of limited federal land use as value for the taxpayer.
Issues related to regarding mineral withdrawals in Alaska that negatively impact decisions of Alaskan residents by the Federal Government.
Issues related to wilderness designation and negative implications of land lockout for Western States.
Issues related to the benefits of multiple-use and beneficial use under the Federal Land Management Policy Act as directed by Congress.
Issues related to the negative consequences of conservation easements and closures by the Federal Government for management of Federal Lands.
Issues related to Natural Resources, particularly federal lands and the applicability of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service (FS) matters, forest management plans.
Issues related to federal lands, particularly application of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and critical habitat.
Issues related to federal lands, including Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service (FS) lands particularly with respect to permit reform.
Issues related to forest management matters and forest management reform.
Issues related to forestry matters in general.
Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) particularly with respect to judicial review and case law, NEPAs relationship with other environmental law, definition of major federal action under NEPA, pressure points, potential process improvements to the statute, recommended legislative action concerning NEPA in view of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises et. al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et. al; Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce.
Issues related to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, particularly application of environmental regulations.
Issues related to forest management plans, particularly with respect to permit reform.
Issues related to permit reform generally.
Issues related to access to mineral access on federal lands.
Issues related to mineral withdrawals in the Powder River Basin, particularly with respect to coal.
Issues related to the Mineral Withdrawal at Thompson Divide in Colorado.
Issues with respect to Rosemont Decision in regards to waste rock from mining operations at Rosemont Copper.
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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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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William |
Burger |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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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
S. 2714/H.R.5077, CREATE AI Act; provisions related to the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR).
S.4769, the Validation & Evaluation for Trustworthy AI Act; provisions related to concerns to jawboning and "voluntary" guidelines.
H.R. 9466; AI Development Practices Act. provisions related to best practices for NIST on development, assessment, and release of AI.
S.3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act; provisions related to concerns to enforcement and certification.
S.4487, Small Business AI Training and Toolkit Act; provisions related to about concerns relating to the grant program.
H.R. 9197; Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act - provisions related to development of resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence.
S. 4394/H.R. 9402; NSF AI Education Act - provisions related to scholarships in AI Education.
H.R. 9215, the Workforce for AI Trust Act - provisions related to NSF fellowship recruitment standards.
S.3162, TEST AI Act; - provisions related to establishing test beds for artificial intelligence.
S.3849, Promoting US Leadership in Standards Act; - provisions related to their pilot program to promote standards meetings for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
H.R. 9466, AI Development Practices Act; - provisions related to best practices for NIST on development, assessment, and release of AI.
H.R. 9497, AI Advancement and Reliability Act; - provisions related to establishing a national center on artificial intelligence.
S.4178, Future of Artificial Intelligence Act; - provisions related to the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute.
issues related to artificial intelligence and the upcoming release of the report from the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
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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Andrew |
Korst |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Faith |
Burns |
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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. 5376; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Provisions related to renewable energy on federal lands, budget outlays and tax credits for various energy projects on federal lands.
Issues related to the Fiscal Cliff, specifically extending all Individual Tax Rates, rejecting Any Corporate Tax Increase, maintaining Tax Simplification, and ending Corporate Welfare from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA).
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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Megan |
Bailey |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to preventing a border adjustment tax.
Issues related to no on Tariffs.
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 |
Megan |
Bailey |
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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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William |
Burger |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Faith |
Burns |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to promoting and protecting veterans health care options.
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 |
Megan |
Bailey |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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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) |