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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 18th St. NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105869-12
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6. House ID# 449630001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 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: Albert Gore |
Date | 4/20/2026 3:43:20 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
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Albert |
Gore |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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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
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Albert |
Gore |
III |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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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
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Albert |
Gore |
III |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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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
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Albert |
Gore |
III |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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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
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Albert |
Gore |
III |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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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
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Albert |
Gore |
III |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
ZETA supports and advocates for legislation that promotes transportation electrification (electric vehicle domestic manufacturing and sales across all vehicle classes). This includes legislation related to budgeting for infrastructure improvements (ex. charging equipment), tax incentives for electric vehicles, and prospective legislation on to reauthorize surface transportation priorities.
Specific Legislation:
● H.R. 7390 (Latta), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
● S.4084 (Sheehy)/H.R. ____ (Obernolte), Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
● H.R. 6981 (Lee), SHINE Act
● S.3659 (Shaheen) / H.R. 7126 (Wittman), SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
● H.R. 6948 (Latimer), To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.
● H.R. 7389 (Guthrie), Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
● H.R. 7929 (Titus), Firefighter Lithium-ion Awareness and Readiness Enhancement Act (FLARE Act)
● H.R. 7928 (Titus), To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries, and for other purposes.
● H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
● S.315 (Markey), AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
● H.R.5321 (Lalota), To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
● H.R.4948 (DeSaulnier) / S.2922 (Padilla), HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
● Prohibited Foreign Entities Interim Guidance
● Build America Buy America requirements for EV Chargers
● USMCA 2026 review
● FY27 Appropriations
● Upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation
● Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization legislation
● Build America, Buy America domestic sourcing requirement policy
● Treasury Interim Guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Albert |
Gore |
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Rebecca |
Konolige |
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Rianna |
LeHane |
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Leilani |
Gonzalez |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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