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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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Address1 | 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 500 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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: Sean Smith, Director, Government and Public Relations |
Date | 01/18/2012 |
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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title IV; Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(2) H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; Division F-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Title IV-Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(3) Issues and engagement related to the "Let's Move! Museums and Gardens" initiative to combat childhood obesity; conversations with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the lead Federal agency on the initiative.
(4) Attendance at National Medals for Museum and Library Service Award Ceremony; December 5; Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Building.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
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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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title IV; Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(2) H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; Division F-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Title IV-Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; funding for museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(3) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(4) H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; Division F-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Title III-Department of Education; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(5) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I; Department of Commerce; funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Program Support; Office of Education; funding for competitive educational grant programs related to environmental literacy and spherical display systems through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(6) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Program Support; Office of Education; funding for competitive educational grant programs related to environmental literacy and spherical display systems through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(7) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(8) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(9) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; funding for the Informal Science Education program and competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(10) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; funding for the Informal Science Education program and competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Anthony |
Rock |
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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
(1) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title IV; Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; museum programs covered under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(2) H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; Division F-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Title IV-Related Agencies; Institute of Museum and Library Services; museum programs under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs related to museums.
(3) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(4) H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; Division F-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Title III-Department of Education; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(5) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I; Department of Commerce; funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Program Support; Office of Education; competitive educational grant programs related to environmental literacy and spherical display systems through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(6) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Program Support; Office of Education; competitive educational grant programs related to environmental literacy and spherical display systems through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(7) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(8) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(9) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; funding for the Informal Science Education program and competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(10) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; funding for the Informal Science Education program and competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(11) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, specifically those involving science center and museum eligibility under Title II, Part B, Section 2131 of the existing statue and eligible partnerships.
(12) S. 463; the Effective STEM Teaching and Learning Act of 2011; issues related to S. 463 and the Math and Science Partnership program and Title II, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
(13) S. 758; the STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2011; issues related to S. 758 and the Math and Science Partnership program and Title II, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
(14) [Bill number pending]; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act; Title IV; Part B; provisions related to eligibile subgrantees, including nonprofits and community-based organizations like museums or learning centers.
(15) Issues related to the creation of a partnership between the Department of Energy, the Association of Science-Technology Centers, and science centers and museums designed to improve energy literacy in the United States.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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Anthony |
Rock |
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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
(1) Issues related to the creation of a partnership between the Department of Energy, the Association of Science-Technology Centers, and science centers and museums designed to improve energy literacy in the United States.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Energy - Dept of
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 |
Sean |
Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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
(1) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(2) S. 1599; S. Report 112-84; H.R. 3070; Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(3) H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; Division F-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Title III-Department of Education; funding for the Department of Education; competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(4) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I; Department of Commerce; funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Program Support; Office of Education; competitive educational grant programs related to environmental literacy and spherical display systems through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(5) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Office of Program Support; Office of Education; competitive educational grant programs related to environmental literacy and spherical display systems through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(6) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(7) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Office of Education; funding for competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(8) S. 1572; S. Report 112-78; H.R. 2596; H. Report 112-169; Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III; funding for the National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; funding for the Informal Science Education program and competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(9) H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; Division B-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; funding for the National Science Foundation; Directorate for Education and Human Resources; funding for the Informal Science Education program and competitive grant programs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through which museums may be eligible to receive funding.
(10) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, specifically those involving science center and museum eligibility under Title II, Part B, Section 2131 of the existing statue and eligible partnerships.
(11) S. 463; the Effective STEM Teaching and Learning Act of 2011; issues related to S. 463 and the Math and Science Partnership program and Title II, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
(12) S. 758; the STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2011; issues related to S. 758 and the Math and Science Partnership program and Title II, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
(13) [Bill number pending]; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act; Title IV; Part B; provisions related to eligibile subgrantees, including nonprofits and community-based organizations like museums or learning centers.
(14) Issues related to the creation of a partnership between the Department of Energy, the Association of Science-Technology Centers, and science centers and museums designed to improve energy literacy in the United States.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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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Smith |
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Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (1997-2001) |
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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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