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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

2. Address

Address1
University of Louisville
 Address2
​Grawemeyer Hall
City
Louisville
 State
KY
 Zip Code
40292
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City
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State
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Zip Code
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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Mr.
​Nicholas Peak
​5028525310
​nick.peak@louisville.edu
5. Senate ID#
​401104423-12
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
6. House ID#
​436120001
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
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
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$5,000 or more $
​60,000.00
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.
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

Signature
Digitally Signed By: Nicholas Peak
 Date
3/9/2026 11:09:11 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 EDU

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues related to FY 2026 appropriations for university research, infrastructure, and student support programs, including Pell Grants, TRIO, the Fulbright Program, EPSCoR, and the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-80). Advocacy specifically focused on funding for NSF Engines, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub program, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, biofuels, supply chain security, wastewater monitoring, and Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBLs). Additional engagement included seeking increased indirect cost reimbursement rates on federal grants for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE), as well as support for flood research, trauma centers, and the OnRamps Hub via the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Support for legislative solutions regarding collegiate athletics, specifically focusing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312) to address student-athlete compensation and employment status. Engagement on student loan policies and debt management, and monitoring H.R. 5933 (DETERRENT Act) regarding research security and foreign gift disclosure. Advocacy also included Medicaid reimbursement issues, specifically the University Directed Payment Program (UDPP), and federal policies impacting healthcare infrastructure and medical education.

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
Nicholas
Peak
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Assistant Vice President - External Relations

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

Issues related to FY 2026 appropriations for university research, infrastructure, and student support programs, including Pell Grants, TRIO, the Fulbright Program, EPSCoR, and the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-80). Advocacy specifically focused on funding for NSF Engines, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub program, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, biofuels, supply chain security, wastewater monitoring, and Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBLs). Additional engagement included seeking increased indirect cost reimbursement rates on federal grants for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE), as well as support for flood research, trauma centers, and the OnRamps Hub via the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Support for legislative solutions regarding collegiate athletics, specifically focusing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312) to address student-athlete compensation and employment status. Engagement on student loan policies and debt management, and monitoring H.R. 5933 (DETERRENT Act) regarding research security and foreign gift disclosure. Advocacy also included Medicaid reimbursement issues, specifically the University Directed Payment Program (UDPP), and federal policies impacting healthcare infrastructure and medical education.

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
Nick
Peak
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Assistant Vice President - External Relations

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 FY 2026 appropriations for university research, infrastructure, and student support programs, including Pell Grants, TRIO, the Fulbright Program, EPSCoR, and the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-80). Advocacy specifically focused on funding for NSF Engines, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub program, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, biofuels, supply chain security, wastewater monitoring, and Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBLs). Additional engagement included seeking increased indirect cost reimbursement rates on federal grants for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE), as well as support for flood research, trauma centers, and the OnRamps Hub via the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Support for legislative solutions regarding collegiate athletics, specifically focusing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312) to address student-athlete compensation and employment status. Engagement on student loan policies and debt management, and monitoring H.R. 5933 (DETERRENT Act) regarding research security and foreign gift disclosure. Advocacy also included Medicaid reimbursement issues, specifically the University Directed Payment Program (UDPP), and federal policies impacting healthcare infrastructure and medical education.

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
Nicholas
Peak
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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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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address
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State
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Zip Code
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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

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Zip Code
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name
Last Name
Suffix
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Last Name
Suffix
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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:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
City
State Country

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:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
%

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)