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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 | 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
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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 | 4/21/2025 3:27:18 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 Gray Wolf and restoring state control of game species for population management.
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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Keenan |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6953; Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024 - provisions related to empower committees and members to review and manage all policies in the federal budget.
S. 4016; Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2022 - provisions related to reintroducing H.R. 7420 (117th congress). Modifies the federal budget process to establish new spending caps that are adjusted annually based on factors such as the amount of revenue and the growth of the gross domestic product.
H.R. 7420; Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2022 - Provisions related to reintroducing H.R. 7420 (117th congress).
Issues related to generally reducing federal spending.
Issues related to preserving lower individual and corporate tax rates.
Issues related to a change in revenue or spending to increase border security at the northern border.
Issues related to budget reconciliation and whether Senate/House goes first.
Issues related to funding DHS during budget reconciliation.
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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William |
Burger |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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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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Helder |
Toste |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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Constituent Service Liaison; U.S. Army Specialist E-4. |
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Megan |
Bailey |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.J. Res. 4; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". - provisions on the negative ramifications of government intervention in the consumer appliance space that are a form of overregulation.
S.1072; A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes, - provisions to the negative effects of limiting the availability of passenger vehicles through arbitrary rulemaking.
S. 990; The Freedom to Haul Act - provisions related to prohibit the enforcement of a rule with respect to emissions, to amend the Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced limitation of available commercial vehicles through government mandates or edicts.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of overly strict emission standards intended to remove certain passenger and commercial vehicle segments from commerce on the state level.
Issues related to the negative interactions from CEQ on administrative agencies in providing streamlined NEPA guidelines or rules.
Issues related to the Environmental Protection Agency negative effects of overregulation on reliable energy production systems.
Issues related to the negative effects of government coercion for preferred modes of transportation by mandate.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles on the consumer vehicle marketplace if the rule is fully implemented.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 if fully implemented.
Issues related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and negative ramifications of Inflation Reduction Act overspending.
Issues related to the negative effects of EPA guidelines and final rulemaking efforts to harm state plans, air quality standards, or raise standards to arbitrary levels that place local government, states, and municipalities in jeopardy of future violations.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of the California Clean Car Advanced waivers approved by the EPA and distortion in the consumer automobile sector, negative implications to the supply chain, and pre-emption of California over other states.
Issues related to the benefits of energy stability and production within the Permian Basin.
Issues related to the negative effects of the EPAs methane emissions rule that negatively impacts family operators in the oil and gas industry.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily remove consumer choice in purchasing gas-fired appliances that are more affordable and universal.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of EPA actions to limit the availability of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, for sale in certain states by set deadlines.
Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the U.S. Commercial trucking fleet.
Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the passenger vehicle segment.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced electrification of consumer passenger vehicles by the Federal Government through onerous regulations.
Issues related to the negative effects of bans on the internal combustion engine for consumers.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of government mandates on vehicle and truck purchase and selection in the open marketplace.
Issues related to modifing the Presidential memoranda regarding OCSLA ban on 625 million offshore acres.
Issues related to the reverse or modify EPA waiver of California CARB standards.
Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of NHTSA CAFE updated standards.
Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA heavy-duty vehicle rule.
Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA light-duty and medium-duty vehicle rule.
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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Michael |
Dingell |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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William |
Burger |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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
H.R. 10391; No More D.C. Waste Act - provisions related to supporting DC federal student loan grant clawbacks of unused funds. - Do we need to include the Bill number
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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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. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers.
H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce.
S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances.
H.J. Res. 24; 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- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses.
H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses.
H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government
Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach.
Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned.
Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban.
Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA.
Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees.
Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans.
Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix.
Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes.
Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles.
Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs.
Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government.
Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing.
Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.
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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William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Helder |
Toste |
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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 30; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020". - provisions related to phasing out the management rule for Hydrofluorocarbons.
Issues related to the negative effects of government surcharges on energy production processes.
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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Helder |
Toste |
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Faith |
Burns |
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William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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. 1330; Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act - provisions related to building a museum of the American Latino on the National Mall.
Issues related to the REINS Act to empower congressional oversight over regulatory changes by the executive branch and federal agencies.
Issues related to housing reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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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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Andrew |
Korst |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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
Issues related to the negative ramifications of energy tax credits that distort the private consumer vehicle marketplace through government coercion and intervention.
Sent questions to Senate Banking Committee addressing issues related to politicized regulator pressure as the main driver of debanking, through things like Operation Chokepoint or the recent FDIC Crypto debanking.
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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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Matthew |
Silver |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 26: Protecting American Energy Production Act - provisions of the benefits of responsible energy production through the use of hydraulic fracturing.
H.J. Res. 57; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates" - provisions related to the offshore leasing program and efforts to bureaucratically inhibit offshore energy resources through government requirements to the detriment of taxpayers and consumers through higher energy costs.
S. 615; Chemical Tax Repeal Act - provisions related to the support of removing arbitrary taxes and penalties on energy producers that result in higher costs for consumers.
Issues related to the negative effects of prematurely removing mineral resources in Federal waters for future energy supply shocks or national security reasons.
Issues related to the benefits of oil and gas development in the State of Alaska for the permanent fund.
Issues related to the negative effects of prematurely removing mineral resources in Federal waters for future energy supply shocks or national security reasons.
Issues related to the negative ramifications on commerce for elimination of certain modes of transportation.
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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Matthew |
Silver |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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
H.R. 955; HOPE Act of 2025 - provisions related to portable benefits to an individual is not considered in determining whether such individual is an employee of a person
H.R. 2309; The Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act - provisions related to require the SSA's death file to be reviewed regularly for deceased physicians and medical device providers.
H.R. 2092; Speak Act - provisions related to reintroduction and require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. This bill creates a taskforce at HHS that will pull together a private-public partnership to identify best practices for language access.
H.R.1319; To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes - - provisions related to provision of portable benefits to an individual is not considered in determining whether such individual is an employee of a person.
HR 1320; to ensure that the provision of portable benefits to an individual is not considered in determining whether such individual is an employee of a person.
H.R. 548; HAS Modernization Act - provisions related to ensure that the provision of portable benefits to an individual is not considered in determining whether such individual is an employee of a person.
H.R. 548; HAS Modernization Act - provisions related to modifing tax advantage for HSA's by increasing accessibility.
H.R. 1157; ACCESS Act - provisions related to ensure that the provision of portable benefits to an individual is not considered in determining whether such individual is an employee of a person.
HR 1157; the ACCESS Act - provisions related to giving help to lower income families flexibility under ACA.
H.R. 1585; Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - provisions related to reauthorizing and protecting J-1 visas and their expansion and use across state lines.
Issues related to workforce shortages and access to care for on Medicaid/Medicare.
Issues related to the SPEAK Act and gaps in telehealth services.
Issues related to the reintroduction of the CONNECT 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
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Helder |
Toste |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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
H.R. 1201; Doctors in our Boarders Act - provisions that refer to raising the amount of visa's per state up to 100 per state to help meet physician gaps.
H.R. 551: Make the migrant protection protocols mandatory Act - provisions related to the EO into law through a formal legislative passive.
H.R. 993; Emerging Innovative Boarder Technologies Act - provisions related to establishing a taskforce at DHS to bring in technology and implement new technologies that augment border security and customs processing along with tracking migrant flows and identifying opportunities for humanitarian assistance as needed.
issues related to improving security at the southern border.
Issues related to improving security at the northern border.
Issues related to the logistics of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Issues related to restructuring high-skilled immigration.
Issues related to realigning the visa system toward strategic American goals.
Issues related to increasing the cap on the number of CONRAD 30 visas per state up to 100 to ensure more foreign born doctors that are trained in the U.S. can remain here and practice in underserved communities, which is connected to the Doctor's in Our Borders Act, has not be reintroducted yet.
Issues related to the reintroduction of a bill that would limit sanctuary cities from receiving federal transportation funding
Issues related to protect the legal status of DACA/Dreamers.
Issues related to improving working conditions for CBP.
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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Helder |
Toste |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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William |
Burger |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1526; No Rogue Rulings Act: A bill relating to the limitation of federal district courts issuance of injunctions.
Issues related to the SEEK Act, that provides civil and legal liability protection for good Samaritans who help someone overdosing.
Issues related to enforcement on criminal behavior of illegal immigrants and standardizing the consequences for breaking the law especially as it relates to Border Patrol Agents.
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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Michael |
Dingell |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319; Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act - to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1320: To ensure that the provision of portable benefits to an individual is not considered in.
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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Fletcher |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 471; Fix Our Forests Act - provisions related to the best management practices and undoing potential burdens on the Secretary and Governor when determining a fireshed.
S. 362; A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes. - provisions related to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes. Spoke on provisions of mineral availability and bipartisan support for domestic mineral extraction.
H.R. 8790; The Fix Our Forests Act - provisions related to the need for longer term reforms to legal challenges to timber sales on Federal Lands.
H.R. 471; Fix Our Forests Act, provisions related to incorporating better management considerations for land managers in consideration of Indigenous Knowledge not as a requirement to perform proper management.
Issues related to the benefits of resource cultivation, especially concerning the Ambler Road for state revenues.
Issues related to the status of ANSCA 17(d)(1) lands and the benefits of local control of resource outcomes within the D-1 lands.
Issues related to the forestry timber sales and expansion of special use management zones to treat overgrown Federal forests.
Issues related to the Western States Solar Plan and negative ramifications of preferential treatment of non-baseload energy production on Federal lands.
Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health rule by the BLM and usurping Congressional intent of the Federal Lands Policy Management Act and multiple-use.
Issues related to the Thompson Divide and negative ramifications of mineral withdrawals under the Antiquities Act.
Issues related to the Antiquities Act and the negative effects of large monument additions on the Federal Estate.
Issues related to the benefits of proper licensing of hydropower facilities under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Issues related to revising the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leasing systems concerning benefits to the American taxpayer.
Issues related to the local management of Federal Lands and cultivation of mineral resources or other beneficial uses in the State of Alaska.
Issues related to related to Alaska natural resource potential cultivation versus onerous government restrictions.
Issues related to the preservation of the Lower Snake River Dams in Washington and the need for baseload energy supply in the United States.
Issues related to the negative consequences by the Biden Administration to shutter leases in theOuter Continental Shelf and resulting in loss of revenue to Federal Government.
Issues related to the Endangered Species Act and efforts to protect private property owners when action occurs under the 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
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Korst |
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Keenan |
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Gardner |
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Merkel |
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Dingell |
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Faith |
Burns |
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William |
Burger |
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Fletcher |
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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
H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act - provisions related to selling spectrum to overcome the digital divide, generating revenue for the government, and building out out tech capabilities.
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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Toste |
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Korst |
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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.651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions related to direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government.
H.R. 6953; Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024 - provisions related to empower committees and members to review and manage all policies in the federal budget.
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).
Issues related to reconciliation, taxes and spending.
Issues related to housing reform and budget process reform.
Issues related to opposing a Border Adjustment Tax.
Issues related to protecting the corporate and individual tax rates.
Issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act and the need to reverse spending financed by additional debt causing additional inflation.
Issues related to the negative ramifications of government electricity credits, and other tax credits, that distort market forces that do not provide consumers with more affordable energy or reliable electric systems.
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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Silver |
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William |
Burger |
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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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Akash |
Chougule |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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
H.R. 740: Veteran ACCESS Act - provisions related to increasing veterans access to community health care.
H.R. 244; Veteran True Choice Act - provisions related to the costs for patients.
H.R. 472; Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 - Provisions related to accountability of employees and oversight of dept. of veterans affairs.
S. 275; ACCESS Act - provisions related to improve care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Issues related to recruitment in public schools.
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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Nudo |
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Merkel |
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Dingell |
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Toste |
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Stewart |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Fletcher |
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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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