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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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| City | Reston |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 20190 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 34694-12
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6. House ID# 310410000
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Joshua Madrigal |
Date | 10/18/2024 2:42:32 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to defense, cybersecurity, and hypersonics; H.R.8773/S.4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 (issues related to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service); Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (P.L 118-42); Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (P.L. 118-47); H.R.4820/S.2437 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to Federal Aviation Administration NextGen, Facilities and Equipment, Operations, and Research, Engineering and Development funding); H.R.5893/S.2321 - Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (issues related to the National Science Foundation and NASA); Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (P.L. 118 - 83); H.R.9026/S.4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (issues related to NASA); H.R.4365/S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to military health, IT, integrated electronic health records, defense healthcare management systems, procurement, operations, sustainment and research, development, test & engineering, base and supplemental overseas contingency operations budgets); H.R.4394/S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to Department of Energy renewable energy and clean energy, fossil energy, smart grid, environmental remediation, environmental management, nuclear waste including Yucca Mountain, and physical security and issues related to Hanford nuclear clean up facility); S.2127 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to Integrated Electronic Health Record/Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), VA benefits, IT and mental health and wellness/care in the community, medical exams, and opioids); Supplemental appropriations legislation; Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 118-15); Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (P.L 118 - 22); H.R.9028/S.4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025(issues related to Federal Aviation Administration NextGen, Facilities and Equipment, Operations, and Research, Engineering and Development funding); H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (issues related to funding for fiscal year 2025 defense programs.)
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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Brendon |
Gehrke |
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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Robert |
Emmett |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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Ryan |
Colvert |
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Tyler |
Levins |
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Rep. S.Palazzo, Stff Asstnt/Leg. Crrspndnt, Aug16-Aug18; U.S.Sen.Cmte on CST, Rsrch Asstnt, April19-Dec20; Sen. R.Wicker, Fld Rep., Dec20-Sept21; Rep. S.Palazzo, Snr.Leg.Asstnt, Sept21-Oct22; Rep. J.Letlow, Snr. Pcly Advsr, Oct22-July24. |
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
Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 118 - 31) (issues related to Military Health/IT, Hanford and Energy initiatives, rescue and mental health, provisions related to procurement, operations, sustainment, RDT&E, and Readiness, Base and Supplemental (OCO) budgets); Issues related to funding for Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Programs; H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (issues related to funding for Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Programs); H.R.3267/S.456 - COMFORT Act (issues related to granting license portability to non-medical counselors); H.R.8512/S.4443 - Intelligence Authorization Act of 2025 (all provisions); H.R.8070/S.4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (issues related to military health/IT, provisions related to procurement, operations, sustainment, RDT&E, and readiness budgets.)
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 |
Amy |
Smith |
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Brendon |
Gehrke |
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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Robert |
Emmett |
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Ryan |
Colvert |
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Tyler |
Levins |
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Rep. S.Palazzo, Stff Asstnt/Leg. Crrspndnt, Aug16-Aug18; U.S.Sen.Cmte on CST, Rsrch Asstnt, April19-Dec20; Sen. R.Wicker, Fld Rep., Dec20-Sept21; Rep. S.Palazzo, Snr.Leg.Asstnt, Sept21-Oct22; Rep. J.Letlow, Snr. Pcly Advsr, Oct22-July24. |
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.9722/S.4062 - Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act (issues related to CBP NII); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (P.L. 118 - 31) (all provisions); Homeland Security Authorization, issues related to Transportation Safety Administration, Customs and Border Protection, CISA; H.R.4367/S.2625 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Safety Administration, border control, Customs and Border Protection, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, National Detection Office, National Protection and Programs Directorate, science and technology, opioids, cyber security, and Coast Guard); H.R.8752 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 (issues related to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Safety Administration, border control, Customs and Border Protection, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, National Protection and Programs Directorate, science and technology, opioids, cyber security, and coast guard.); H.R.8070/S.4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (issues related to military health/IT, procurement, operations, sustainment, RDT&E, and readiness budgets.)
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 |
Amy |
Smith |
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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Brendon |
Gehrke |
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Robert |
Emmett |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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Ryan |
Colvert |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.4365 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to military health, IT, integrated electronic health record, DOD healthcare management system modernization, procurement, operations, sustainment and research, development, test & engineering, base and supplemental overseas contingency operations budgets); H.R.8774 - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (issues related to military health, IT, integrated electronic health record, DOD healthcare management system modernization, procurement, operations, sustainment and research, development, test & engineering, base and supplemental overseas contingency operations budgets); H.R.8512/S.4433 - Intelligence Authorization Act of 2025 (issues related to the Intelligence Authorization 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 |
Amy |
Smith |
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Brendon |
Gehrke |
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Robert |
Emmett |
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Ryan |
Colvert |
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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Tyler |
Levins |
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Rep. S.Palazzo, Stff Asstnt/Leg. Crrspndnt, Aug16-Aug18; U.S.Sen.Cmte on CST, Rsrch Asstnt, April19-Dec20; Sen. R.Wicker, Fld Rep., Dec20-Sept21; Rep. S.Palazzo, Snr.Leg.Asstnt, Sept21-Oct22; Rep. J.Letlow, Snr. Pcly Advsr, Oct22-July24. |
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
H.R.4394/S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to energy efficiency, physical security, Department of Energy, renewable energy, clean energy, smart grid, fossil energy, environmental remediation, nuclear energy, environmental management, National Nuclear Security Administration, Yucca Mountain (nuclear waste), transformers); H.R.8997/S.4927 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (issues related to cybersecurity and the National Energy Technology Lab); Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) (issues related to grid modernization and security, energy issues, National Energy Technology Laboratory, and Hydrogen Research); Issues related to Hanford Nuclear Reach and nuclear waste cleanup; Issues related to energy modernization.
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 |
Amy |
Smith |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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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.1530 - Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (issues related to C&P exams); H.R.5938 - Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023 (issues related to license portability for contract medical examiners); S.2795 - Extend authorities relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs (issues related to license portability for contract medical examiners; H.R.2809/S.1125 - EHR Reset Act (issues related to Federal Electronic Healthcare records, rescue health readiness, and suicide prevention.)
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 |
Brendon |
Gehrke |
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Amy |
Smith |
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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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
Issues related to energy research, national labs, space and science and logistical infrastructure, and Antarctica research.
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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Amy |
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Jordan |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63) (issues related to NextGen, facilities and equipment, and operations.)
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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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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Robert |
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Amy |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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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.4421/S.2333 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) Reauthorization (issues related to ASPR authorization); S.2624 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2024 (issues related to Social Security Administration funding.)
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
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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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.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers 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
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J. Spencer |
Freebairn |
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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
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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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