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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1800 M Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 800N |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20716 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104896-12
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6. House ID# 440590001
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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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
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: Mark N Lewellen |
Date | 10/18/2024 10:50:22 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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
GPS' economic impact;
GPS applicability to transportation and construction;
GPS modernization;
surveyors;
GIS;
geofencing;
drones/UAS;
H.R. 4333/S.1631 Safeguarding the Homeland from Threats Posed By Unmanned Systems;
FAA regulations related to drones;
H.R.7470/S.3823 Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024;
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Complementary space-based position, navigation, and timing systems;
GPS, transportation, and World Cup 2026, including possible side events
H.R.8070/S.4638 National Defense Authorization Act of 2025;
H.R.8774/S.4921 Defense Appropriation Act, 2025
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
GPS Modernization;
GPS applicability to aviation, transportation, critical infrastructure, public safety, space activities;
GPS' economic impact;
Spectrum/noninterference/jamming and spoofing;
foreign Global Navigation Satellite Systems;
GPS provisions and funding tables in H.R.8070/S.4638 National Defense Authorization Act of 2025;
H.R. 4333/S.1631 Safeguarding the Homeland from Threats Posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems;
geofencing;
FAA UAS regulations and GPS;
H.R.7470/S.3823 Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024;
H.R.8774/S.4921 Defense Appropriations Act, 2025;
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
GPS Modernization;
GPS economic impact;
GPS spectrum/harmful interference/jamming and spoofing;
foreign Global Navigation Satellite Systems;
geofencing;
location based routing;
complementary space-based PNT systems and spectrum;
H.R.8070/S.4638 National Defense Authorization Act of 2025
H.R.8774/S.4921 Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
GPS Modernization;
GPS uses in earthquakes, wildfire detection, and location-based information
GPS and 911;
GPS and 988;
location based routing;
GPS used in emergencies/planning for World Cup soccer events
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
GPS Modernization;
GPS application to transportation and aviation (airlines and general aviation)
GPS, harmful interference, and jamming/spoofing;
H.R.4333/S.3823 Safeguarding the Homeland from Threats Posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems;
geofencing;
FAA UAS regulations related to GPS;
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024;
complementary space-based PNT 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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
GPS Modernization and complementary space-based Position, Navigation, and Timing;
Resilient GPS;
GPS provisions in S.4638/H.R.8070 National Defense Authorization Act of 2025;
GPS jamming and spoofing;
H.R.7470/S.3823 Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024
GPS application to military operations and other operations, including military construction and civil GPS applications;
H.R.8774/S.4921 Defense Appropriations Act 2025
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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
GPS Modernization, Next Generation GPS and complementary space-based PNT;
GPS provisions in S.4638/H.R.8070 National Defense Authorization Act of 2025;
H.R.8774/S.4921 Defense Appropriations Act of 2025;
PAL ACT (H.R.1495/S.719, Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act);
PRECISE Act (H.R.1459/S.720, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act);
Farm Bill - H.R.8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024;
Satellite launches/launch manifest;
GPS jamming and spoofing;
GPS applications to military operations, public safety, critical infrastructure, commercial, and other civil applications;
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.4333/S.1631, Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems Threats;
GPS and drones/UAS;
geofencing;
FAA regulations on drone operations involving GPS;
GPS applications to critical infrastructure;
H.R.8070/S.4638 National Defense Authorization Act of 2025;
H.R.8774/S.4921 Defense Appropriations Act of 2025;
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024;
GPS applications to World Cup 2026
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
PAL ACT (H.R.1495/S.719, Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act);
PRECISE Act (H.R.1459/S.720, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act);
GPS and precision agriculture;
GPS, AI, and precision agriculture;
GPS and ranching/cattle monitoring systems;
Farm Bills - H.R.8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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
GPS and sports (running/fitness, boating, soccer/football, American football, NFL, World Cup, NASCAR, Olympics)
GPS satellite constellation and systems capabilities
Complementary space-based position, navigation, and timing systems;
GPS applications in World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 side events involving GPS
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 |
Lisa |
Dyer |
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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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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) |