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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | PO Box 43485 |
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| City | Birmingham |
State | AL |
Zip Code | 35243-0485 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400871553-59441
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6. House ID# 420150012
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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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: George Harris |
Date | 1/23/2025 8:40:45 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
Request and advocate for community directed spending for law enforcement full body scanners and equipment; request and advocate for congressionally directed spending and community project spending for law enforcement communication system upgrades; Request and advocate for community directed spending for public water system upgrades and repairs; request and advocate for community directed spending for community hospital's facilities and equipment; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10515, American Relief Act, 2025; advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025; advocate for declaration of disaster for Irwin County and surrounding areas resulting from Hurricane Helene
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 |
George |
Harris |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Request and advocate for congressionally directed spending and community project funding for law enforcement full body scanners and equipment; request and advocate for community directed spending for law enforcement communication system upgrades; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10515, American Relief Act, 2025; advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Justice Program
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 |
George |
Harris |
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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
Request and advocate for community directed spending for Hospital Authority of Irwin County's community hospital facilities and equipment; advocate for declaration of disaster for Irwin County and surrounding areas resulting from Hurricane Helene; advocate for improvements to Rural Emergency Hospital program, including technical changes to ensure payment of disproportionate share funds via Medicaid; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10515, American Relief Act, 2025; advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County in H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental 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 |
George |
Harris |
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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
Advocate for declaration of disaster for Irwin County and surrounding areas resulting from Hurricane Helene; communications with House and Senate members regarding preparation for and response to Hurricane Helene, i.e., FEMA cleanup, emergency funds for residents, assistance for storm damage and flooding, and assistance for damaged crops
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
George |
Harris |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County, including water treatment facility upgrades, in H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; Advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County, including water treatment facility upgrades, in H.R. 10515, American Relief Act, 2025; advocate for inclusion of congressionally directed funding and community project funding for Irwin County, including water treatment facility upgrades, in H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025
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 |
George |
Harris |
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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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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |