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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 440 First Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-2000 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 22781-1003275
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6. House ID# 304420041
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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 |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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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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: R. Reed Skaggs, Chief Strategy and Business Officer |
Date | 4/20/2023 10:08:08 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
FY 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE, and advanced nuclear reactor demonstration programs.
FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, including advanced computing, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA.
FY 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for EPA, NEA, and NEH.
FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, Department of Education, Department of Labor, student aid, MSIs, addressing social determinants of health, child welfare worker training, the HHS Office of Minority Health, health disparities, HRSA funding and telemedicine, and Long COVID care and treatment.
FY 2024 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development and education at the Department of Defense, including hypersonics, Augmented Reality Robotic Surgery, Additive Manufacturing for Ground Vehicles, Critical Minerals, Biodiversity, Autonomous Construction and Manufacturing, and Batteries.
FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, and related programs.
FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to rail and transit research funding for the Department of Transportation.
FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations, Issues pertaining to University Centers of Excellence, cybersecurity research and 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 |
Michael |
Ledford |
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Naomi |
Webber |
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William Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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Leland |
Cogliani |
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Professional Staff of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee;
Senior Analyst at the Government Accountability Office |
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Eve |
Granatosky |
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Srinu |
Sonti |
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Temporary Professional Staff - United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senior Policy Advisor-Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
Research Director-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) |
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Christina |
Laridaen |
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Reynolds |
Skaggs |
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Sierra |
Cato |
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DOE: Sen. Adv. on Minority Ed., OEID; Sen. Adv., OES; Acting Staff Secretary, Office of the Sec.; Leg. Law Clerk, Sen Thom Tillis; Paid Intern Law Clerk, Senate CST Committee; Staff Assistant, Sen. David Vitter |
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Sharon |
Eshelman |
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Senior Advisor-DHS Office of Legislative Affairs; Subcommittee Staff Director-House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; Special Assistant-DHS ICE; Deputy Associate Director-WH HS Council; Staff Assistant-WH Office of Legislative Affairs |
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
Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
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 |
Srinu |
Sonti |
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Temporary Professional Staff - United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senior Policy Advisor-Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
Research Director-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) |
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Andrew |
Herrin |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to Disproportionate Share (DSH) Hospital Payments and the delay to Medicaid DSH cuts.
Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education.
Issues pertaining to Medicare payment for telehealth.
Issues pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Issues pertaining to the Medicaid Program.
Issues pertaining to the Medicare physician fee schedule.
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 |
Srinu |
Sonti |
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Temporary Professional Staff - United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senior Policy Advisor-Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Research Director-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) |
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Andrew |
Herrin |
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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
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to higher education and workforce development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 Otto |
Katt |
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Legislative Fellow, Office of Rep. Phil Roe |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Issues pertaining to research and Extension, and research infrastructure.
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 |
Christina |
Laridaen |
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Naomi |
Webber |
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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
National Quantum Initiative Act Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to NSF, DOE, and NIST, including high performance computing.
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 |
Miriam |
Quintal |
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Sierra |
Cato |
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Sen. Adv. on Minority Ed., DOE OEID; Sen. Adv., DOE OES; Acting Staff Secretary, DOE Office of the Sec.; Leg. Law Clerk, Senator Thom Tillis; Paid Intern Law Clerk, Senate CST Committee; Staff Assistant, Senator David Vitter |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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?
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