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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 400 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW |
Address2 | SUITE 351 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-1558 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | New Brunswick |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 08901 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 33977-12
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6. House ID# 307380000
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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: FRANCINE N. PFEIFFER |
Date | 4/20/2021 5:09:24 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
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education and related agencies for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for NIH and biomedical research and infrastructure programs; health workforce development and training; research on gun violence and developmental disabilities; and the Department of Educations post-secondary aid programs, including the Pell Grant).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and related agencies for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for NOAA research programs, the NSF, and the National Institute of Justice).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Certain Independent Agencies for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for university transportation research, the National Transit Institute, and university research programs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Pending legislation making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for the National Institute of Food and Agricultures research, extension, and education programs and to waive matching requirements for specialty crop research).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for basic and applied research as well as extended range propulsion technology).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2022 (provision relating to funding for DHSs University Centers of Excellence).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and water resources research at the U.S. Geological Survey).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs for fiscal year 2022 (provision relating to funding for the State Departments Fulbright Program).
Pending legislation making appropriations for energy and water development for fiscal year 2022 (provisions relating to funding for the Department of Energy-Office of Science).
H.R. 1319: America Rescue Plan Act
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5 (provisions relating to relief for institutions of higher education, students, and state and local governments and additional funding for COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, treatment, and prevention).
Pending administrative and congressional actions regarding infrastructure and the American Jobs Plan.
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Ian |
Grubman |
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Samantha |
Booth |
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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
H.R. 869 and S. 289: Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act of 2021
To authorize appropriations to offset costs resulting from reductions in research productivity in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes (ALL).
H.R. 1160: Intelligence on Nefarious Foreign Leaders Using Education Networks for Corrupt Enrichment (INFLUENCE) Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve protections against foreign influence at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes (ALL).
Pending federal policy changes regarding fetal tissue research.
Pending legislation on international research and technology competitiveness.
Pending legislation to support centers of excellence in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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 |
Ian |
Grubman |
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Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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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. 1704 and S. 618: Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and extend the deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions. (ALL)
H.R. 1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5 (provisions relating to the eligibility of public entities for the paid leave credit and tax treatment of student loan forgiveness).
S. 479: LOCAL Infrastructure Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate advance refunding bonds (ALL).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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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
H.R. 2030 and S. 839: College Transparency Act
A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system (ALL).
H.R. 1521 and S. 518: FINISH Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of postsecondary education for all students, to allow pay for success initiatives, to provide additional evaluation authority, and for other purposes (ALL).
H.R. 850 and S. 238: College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
To establish name, image, likeness, and athletic reputation rights for college athletes, and for other purposes (ALL).
H.R. 1814 and S. 879: Civics Secures Democracy Act
To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes (ALL).
H.R. 2167: GI Bill NEED Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for extensions of the time limitations for use of entitlement under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes (ALL).
H.R. 1620: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking (provisions relating to campus climate surveys).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Ian |
Grubman |
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Samantha |
Booth |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1177 and S. 348: U.S. Citizenship Act
A bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (provisions relating to legalization for Dreamers and changes to the immigrant and non-immigrant visa systems).
H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes (ALL).
S. 264: Dream Act of 2021
A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes (ALL).
Presidential and executive actions on immigration and international travel.
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 |
Ian |
Grubman |
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Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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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. 708 and S. 168: Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act
To provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment (ALL).
S. 54: Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act
A bill to address health workforce shortages and disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic through additional funding for the National Health Service Corps and the Nurse Corps, and to establish a National Health Service Corps Emergency Service demonstration project (ALL).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Ian |
Grubman |
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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
Pending reauthorization of the National Defense Authorization Act (provisions relating to defense research, workforce, and academic partnerships).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Ian |
Grubman |
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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
S. 2072: Climate Stewardship Act
A bill to provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, to provide for increased reforestation across the United States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program, and for other purposes (ALL).
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 |
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Newsome Pfeiffer |
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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
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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) |