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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 548 Market Street |
Address2 | PMB 90375 |
| City | San Francisco |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94104-5401 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401108320-59201
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6. House ID# 564300001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
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: Anthony Cimino |
Date | 4/20/2026 8:55:32 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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Reliability, Infrastructure and National Security
Matters related to Export Controls and Distillation
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Energy Infrastructure
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain, Interconnection, Permitting
BIS-2025-0001: Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule and Export Controls
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Procurement, DOW Procurement, Supply Chain Risk and Acceptable Use Policy
H.R.7757 - KIDS Act; provisions related to Kids Online Safety Package
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence and National Security
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence User Wellbeing
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Workforce and Economy
S. 4046 - Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026; provisions related to economy of the future
H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; matters related to export controls and model distillation
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence national security and DOW acceptable use policy
FY2027 U.S. Government Budget; matters related to U.S. Census Bureau, Food and Drug Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and DoE Genesis Mission Funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Mary |
Croghan |
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Leah |
Graham |
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Jared |
Powell |
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Brian |
Peters |
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Anthony |
Cimino |
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Financial Services Committee (Aug 2007-Feb 2012) |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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Special Asst, President and Senate Liaison (Jan 2024 - Jan 2025); Leg Director, Sen. Murray (May 2019 - Feb 2024); Leg Asst, Sen. Murray (Mar 2015 - Apr 2019); Leg Aide, Sen. Murray (June 2012 - Feb 2015); Staff Asst, Sen. Murray (Feb 2012-June 2012) |
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Justin |
Maturo |
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DepCOS RepTran(Jan25Jan26);SpAsst USDOD(May24Jan25);DepCOS RepTakano(Jun23May24);LDir RepTakano(Aug18Jun23);LAsst RepJohnson(Sep15Aug18);LAsst RepJohnson(Aug11Jun14);SAsst RepJohnson(Feb11Aug11);Int USHouseCmte(Jan10May10);Int RepEngel(Aug07Apr08) |
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
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Reliability, Infrastructure and National Security
Matters related to Export Controls and Distillation
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Energy Infrastructure
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain, Interconnection, Permitting
BIS-2025-0001: Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule and Export Controls
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Procurement, DOW Procurement, Supply Chain Risk and Acceptable Use Policy
H.R.7757 - KIDS Act; provisions related to Kids Online Safety Package
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence and National Security
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence User Wellbeing
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Workforce and Economy
S. 4046 - Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026; provisions related to economy of the future
H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; matters related to export controls and model distillation
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence national security and DOW acceptable use policy
FY2027 U.S. Government Budget; matters related to U.S. Census Bureau, Food and Drug Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and DoE Genesis Mission Funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Mary |
Croghan |
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Leah |
Graham |
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Jared |
Powell |
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Brian |
Peters |
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Anthony |
Cimino |
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Financial Services Committee (Aug 2007-Feb 2012) |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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Special Asst, President and Senate Liaison (Jan 2024 - Jan 2025); Leg Director, Sen. Murray (May 2019 - Feb 2024); Leg Asst, Sen. Murray (Mar 2015 - Apr 2019); Leg Aide, Sen. Murray (June 2012 - Feb 2015); Staff Asst, Sen. Murray (Feb 2012-June 2012) |
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Justin |
Maturo |
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DepCOS RepTran(Jan25Jan26);SpAsst USDOD(May24Jan25);DepCOS RepTakano(Jun23May24);LDir RepTakano(Aug18Jun23);LAsst RepJohnson(Sep15Aug18);LAsst RepJohnson(Aug11Jun14);SAsst RepJohnson(Feb11Aug11);Int USHouseCmte(Jan10May10);Int RepEngel(Aug07Apr08) |
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
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Reliability, Infrastructure and National Security
Matters related to Export Controls and Distillation
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Energy Infrastructure
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain, Interconnection, Permitting
BIS-2025-0001: Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule and Export Controls
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Procurement, DOW Procurement, Supply Chain Risk and Acceptable Use Policy
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence and National Security
H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; matters related to export controls and model distillation
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence national security and DOW acceptable use policy
FY2027 U.S. Government Budget; matters related to U.S. Census Bureau, Food and Drug Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and DoE Genesis Mission Funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Mary |
Croghan |
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Leah |
Graham |
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Jared |
Powell |
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Brian |
Peters |
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Anthony |
Cimino |
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Financial Services Committee (Aug 2007-Feb 2012) |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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Special Asst, President and Senate Liaison (Jan 2024 - Jan 2025); Leg Director, Sen. Murray (May 2019 - Feb 2024); Leg Asst, Sen. Murray (Mar 2015 - Apr 2019); Leg Aide, Sen. Murray (June 2012 - Feb 2015); Staff Asst, Sen. Murray (Feb 2012-June 2012) |
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Justin |
Maturo |
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DepCOS RepTran(Jan25Jan26);SpAsst USDOD(May24Jan25);DepCOS RepTakano(Jun23May24);LDir RepTakano(Aug18Jun23);LAsst RepJohnson(Sep15Aug18);LAsst RepJohnson(Aug11Jun14);SAsst
RepJohnson(Feb11Aug11);Int USHouseCmte(Jan10May10);Int RepEngel(Aug07Apr08) |
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) |