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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2304 Whitis Ave. |
Address2 | FAC 426 |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 78712 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40013107-12
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6. House ID# 442590001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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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. Ellyn Perrone |
Date | 7/20/2021 5:11:07 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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
4/1/2021: Cameron Poursoltan and Drew Ross from Rep. Michael McCaul's office took a tour of UT's Microelectronics Research Center. They met with Dr. Sanjay Banerjee, Director of the Microelectronics Research Center. They also toured the Nuclear Engineering and Teaching Laboratory(NETL) and met with Dr William Charlton, Director for NETL.
Continued support of the CHIPS Act (H. R. 7178) for the semiconductor industry with staff from Representative Michael McCaul's office and Senator John Cornyn's office.
Continued support of the Endless Frontier Act (S. 1260).
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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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
4/22/2021: SAGE Day on the Hill. Student representatives from the University's SAGE organization met with staff from Senator John Cornyn, Representative Michael McCaul, and Representative Lloyd Doggett's offices to advocate for H.R. 4674 - College Affordability Act, S. 2557 - Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019, S. 1136/H.R. 2451 - Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, H.R. 6033 - Pell to Grad Act, S. 4141/H.R. 7449 - Bank on Students Coronavirus Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, H.R. 3751 - No Student Loan Interest Act, S. 2235/H.R. 3887 - Discharge Student Loans, S. 976 - Campus Accountability and Safety Act, H.R. 3381 - Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency on Campus Sexual Violence Act, H.R. 36 - Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019, H.R. 1620 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021, H.R. 1082/S. 402 - Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act, H.R. 3512/S. 867 - PROTECT of Students Act of 2019, H.R. 1591/S. 1299 - 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, H.R. 729 - Strength in Diversity Act of 2021
Address, H.R. 730 - Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021, H.R. 204 - STEM Opportunities Act of 2021, H.R. 4327 - Minority Serving Institution STEM Achievement Act of 2019, S. 3192 - The SMART Jobs Act from the 112th Congress, S. 328 - The Startup Act from the 116th Congress, and H.R. 434 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During
Emergencies Act.
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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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
06/24/2021: Mitchell Jacobson, Director of the University's Office of the VP of Research signed his support to the National coalition of clean energy incubators call for increased funding for DoE OTT in FY'22.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Continued work on the Name Image Likeness issue. Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act of 2021 S. 238/H.R. 850 and SCORE Act H.R. 2610/S. 1225.
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
April 19, 2021: The Strauss Center welcomed Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, the Department of State Acting Assistant Secretary - Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs to give a talk on Diplomacy at the Center of Foreign Policy: Opportunities and Challenges to Restoring American Engagement with the World. This webinar was part of their Brumley Speaker Series.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
April 9,2021: The Office of the President hosted a lunch and innovation showcase for the U.S. Military Joint Requirements Oversight Committee. Highlighting innovations from The University of Texas at Austin, The Department of Defense, and private sector partners shaping our 21st Century National Security.
May 11, 2021: Lloyd J. Austin III, Department Secretary of Defense, visit to UT at Austin Campus to showcase our research capabilities with quick demonstrations.
June 23, 2021: Major General Jez Bennett, Director of Capability in the British Army, visit to UT at Austin Campus to showcase our research capabilities with quick demonstrations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Defense - Dept of (DOD), Army - Dept of (Other)
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
4/1/2021: Rep. Roger Williams toured the University's COVID vaccination center on campus and met with Dr. Amy Young Dell Medical's Chief Clinical Officer for Women's Health.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
R. Ellyn |
Perrone |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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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?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |