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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 101 CONSTITUTION AVE., NW, #200 EAST |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13632-12
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6. House ID# 304370000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: John Hudson, Senior VP, Federal Policy, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs |
Date | 10/21/2024 10:51:17 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
H.R. 9029 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2025; H.R. 5860 - Continuing appropriations for FY24; H.R. 9494, Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025; H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; H.R. 893, S. 405 - Heating and Cooling Relief Act: Provisions related to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
H.R. 5793 - Water Access Act: Provisions related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
H.R. 7463 - Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act: Provisions related to nuclear fuel funding.
H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provisions related to DOE funding and Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 funding.
H.R. 2882 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Provisions related to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and extension of the Price Anderson Act.
H.R. 8997, S. 4927 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to Department of Energy funding programs, Research and development for natural gas technologies.
Implementation of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Issues related to Research and Development funding.
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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Alexander |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE).
2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN)
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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. 4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 1399 - Building American Energy Security Act; S. 4288 - Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act: Provisions related to permitting reform.
H.R. 1086, S. 452 - The Nuclear Fuel Security Act: Provisions related to nuclear power and domestic nuclear fuel supply.
S. 1111 - ADVANCE Act; H.R. 6544 - Atomic Energy Advancement Act: Provisions related to nuclear power, next generation nuclear, and domestic nuclear fuel supply.
H.R. 7171, S. 3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024: Provisions related to distribution transformer standards.
H.R. 2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act: Provisions related to regulating and approving beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights and procurement of domestic drones for commercial use.
S. 3830, H.R. 8032 - Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act: Provisions related to establishing a nationwide water assistance program.
Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit and home rebate program in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Issues related to impacts of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations related to federal transmission planning and cost allocation, distributed energy resources, interconnection policies, and federal backstop authority in FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023, 1977.
Issues related to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission nominees.
Issues related to minimum transfer capability.
Issues related to the Federal Power Act.
Issues related to Artificial Intelligence.
Issues related to electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy.
Issues related to data centers.
Issues related to National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
Issues related to hydrogen policy.
Issues related to clean energy technologies.
Issues related to nuclear energy.
Issues related to energy grid supply chain.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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.R. 3746 - the Fiscal Responsibility Act: Provisions related to FY25 appropriations and NERC interregional transfer capacity study.
H.J.Res.163/S.J.Res.92: Provisions related to EPA regulations.
H.R. 8790 - Fix Our Forest Act: Provisions related to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management practices to prevent wildfires.
H.R. 9533 - the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act: Provisions related to federal transmission planning and cost allocation, distributed energy resources, interconnection policies, and federal backstop authority.
Issuse related to wildfires and other natural disasters.
Issues related to EPA regulations and the Clean Air Act.
Issues related to siting and permitting.
Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Issues related to the Clean Water 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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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
Issues related to the implementation of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax, 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit and Section 48 Investment Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act.
H.R. 5803, S. 1793 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act: Provisions related to developing a Transmission Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
Issues related to electricity transmission and distribution.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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
H.R. 2670, S. 2226 - the National Defense Authorization Act; FY25 National Defense Authorization Act: Provisions related to Nuclear Fuel Security.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7655 - Pipeline Safety, Modernization and Expansion Act of 2024; H.R. 6494 - Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023: Provisions related to pipeline safety reauthorization.
Supply chain issues.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 4630 - Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act: Provisions related to harmonization of cybersecurity regulation.
S. 1631 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023; H.R. 8610 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act: Provisions related to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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
H.R. 1042 - Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act: Provisions related to domestic nuclear fuel supply.
H.R. 8046 - Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act: Provisions related sanctions against Rosatom, the Russian state-owned atomic energy corporation.
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 |
Robert |
Hall |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Sean |
Finnerty |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
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 WAS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 5157 - Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2024: Provisions regarding new technologies and opportunities for recycling spent nuclear fuel.
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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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Alexander |
Washington |
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Sean |
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Monica |
Didiuk |
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2013-2024: Chief of Staff, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE) 2007-2012: Legislative Director, Rep. Adrian Smith (NE). 2003-2006: Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Rep. John Kline (MN) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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?
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