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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 15133-12
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6. House ID# 309160000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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| 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: Cameron Rohall |
Date | 1/22/2024 6:01:09 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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to autonomous vehicles
Cybersecurity
Issues related to data sharing and data privacy
Issues related to vehicle connectivity and telematics
Issues related to automotive safety
Issues related to electric vehicles and greenhouse gas emissions
Semiconductor shortage and automotive supply chain resiliency
Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act
Trade
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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James |
Rowland |
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Adam |
Benshoff |
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Chris |
Smith |
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2009 - 2017 Department of Energy
Deputy Assistant Secretary Oil and Natural Gas - 2009-2013
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy
Acting Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy - 2013-2017
Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy
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Cameron |
Rohall |
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023;
Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020;
Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017;
Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009;
Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007 |
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to financial services
Issues related to industrial loan banks
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - 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 |
Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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
Manufacturing tax incentives
R&E tax credit and expensing
Electric vehicle tax incentives
48C, 30C, and 30D tax credits
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure tax incentives
Biden Administration corporate tax proposals
Tax credits for battery manufacturing investment and production
Implementing regulations of the Inflation Reduction Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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Adam |
Benshoff |
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007 |
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
Semiconductor shortage and automotive supply chain resiliency
Implementation of the U.S. - Mexico - Canada agreement
Issues related to critical mineral free trade agreements
Issues related to rare earth importation
Implementation of the CHIPs and Science Act
Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - Dept of, Energy - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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 |
James |
Rowland |
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Chris |
Smith |
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2009 - 2017 Department of Energy
Deputy Assistant Secretary Oil and Natural Gas - 2009-2013
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy
Acting Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy - 2013-2017
Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007 |
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to autonomous vehicles
Issues related to data privacy
Issues related to vehicle connectivity and telematics
Issues related to automotive safety
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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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
Greenhouse gas emissions regulations
Energy policy
Electric vehicle investment incentives
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure incentives
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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Adam |
Benshoff |
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007 |
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Cameron |
Rohall |
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Pension non-discrimination testing legislation
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premium issues
Issues related to workforce training
Issues related to the domestic supplier workforce
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007
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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
Issues related to renewable fuels
Issues related to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Issues related to the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, 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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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Adam |
Benshoff |
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Chris |
Smith |
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2009 - 2017 Department of Energy
Deputy Assistant Secretary Oil and Natural Gas - 2009-2013
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy
Acting Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy - 2013-2017
Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs (2003-2005) |
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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to renewable fuels
Issues related to low carbon fuel standards
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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Cameron |
Rohall |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
R&E tax credit and expensing
Vehicle and infrastructure issues
Manufacturing investment incentives
Federal and USPS fleet procurement issues
Semiconductor shortage and automotive supply chain resiliency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
James |
Rowland |
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007 |
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
Federal highway funding reauthorization
Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Appropriations issues - Transportation/HUD
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Andre |
Welch |
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Alec |
Rogers |
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Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on (Homeland Security and) Governmental Affairs, 2003-2005 |
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Jessica |
Carter |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Newhouse, 2020-2023; Chief of Staff, Rep. Francis Rooney, 2017-2020; Chief of Staff, Rep. Stephen Fincher, 2011-2017; Senior Advisor, Rep. Stevan Pearce, 2007-2009; Chief of Staff, Rep. Richard Pombo, 2003-2007
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to connected vehicles
5.9 GHz spectrum band allocation
Issues related to AM radio
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Andre |
Welch |
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Cameron |
Rohall |
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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
Issues related to mining and associated permitting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Interior - Dept of (DOI), 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
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Chris |
Smith |
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2009-2017 Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Oil and Natural Gas - 2009-2013 Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy Acting Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy - 2013-2017 Assistant Secretary Fossil Energy |
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Andre |
Welch |
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Cameron |
Rohall |
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Deanne |
Millison |
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Chief Economic Advisor, Office of the Vice President (2022-2023); Deputy Policy Director, Office of the Vice President (2021-2022); Deputy Chief of Staff, Sen. Kamala Harris (2020-2021); Legislative Director, Sen. Kamala Harris (2019-2020); Legislati |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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?
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