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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002-4242 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 60138-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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: William B Tanner |
Date | 1/20/2026 4:35:17 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1246 Investing in Rural America Act
H.R. 4400 / S. 2282 Farmers First 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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Andrew |
Strickland |
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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
FY 2026 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations
FY2026 Interior Appropriations
FY2026 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies
FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Budget Reconciliation bill
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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Kenneth |
Polishchuk |
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Vonachen |
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Doris |
Parfaite-Claude |
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Serena |
Davila |
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Karen |
Studwell |
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Stefanie |
Reeves |
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Karen Conwell |
Smith |
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Julio |
Abreu |
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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
Promotion Rates for DOD Psychologists
Recruitment of DOD Psychologists
TRICARE Payments
DOD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP)
H.R. 3906 Medical Research For Our Troops Act
S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Karen Conwell |
Smith |
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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.6131, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act
H.R.6617/S.3448, Keeping All Students Safe Act
Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act
ACCESS in Mental Health Act
Negotiated rulemaking for the purposes of implementing the higher education provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - 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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Kenneth |
Polishchuk |
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Doris |
Parfaite-Claude |
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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.Res.697, Supporting September as National Suicide Prevention Month
Budget Reconciliation bill
H.R. 1246 Investing in Rural America Act
Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act
Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device
Budget Reconciliation
H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
H.R. 957, Parity Enforcement Act of 2025
H.R 2509/ S. 931, COMPLETE Care Act
H.R. 2630, Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act
H.R. 3266/ S. 1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act
H.R.3505, Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025
H.R 4619, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act
H.R. 4744, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025
H.R. 4745/ S.2410, The Medicaid Bump Act
H.R. 5145, Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act
H.R. 5482, Prevent Youth Suicide Act
H.R. 5706, Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
H.R. 6601, CARE for First Responders Act
S. 1062, Suicide Prevention Act
Reintroduction of Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
H.R.3757, Pride in Mental Health Act
Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act (H.R. 5217)
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 3243 / S. 1663)
H.R. 12/S. 2150 Womens Health Protection Act of 2025
S.2826/H.R.5434, 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act
S. 3461/H.R. 6625, RISE from Trauma Act
S. 3431, Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025
Forthcoming legislation concerning AI-powered chatbots marketed as licensed professionals
CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4206 / S. 1261)
Status of enhanced ACA subsidies and impact on rural communities
H.R 2587/S.1266 - Youth Mental Health Research Act Coalition Letter to Protect LGBTQ+ dedicated line to 988S.2826/H.R.5434, 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act Behavioral Health and Chronic Disease Management
SAMHSAs Reorganization
Access to evidence-based behavioral treatments for substance use disorders
Implementation of Rural Health Improvement Fund
Federal Trade Commission's Request for Public Comment (RFI) regarding Gender-Affirming Care for minors
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Karen |
Studwell |
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Andrew |
Strickland |
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Serena |
Davila |
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Stefanie |
Reeves |
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Doris |
Parfaite-Claude |
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Scott |
Barstow |
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Julio |
Abreu |
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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
Budget Reconciliation bill
H.R. 4393 The Dignity Act of 2025
H.R. 4954, Immigrants Mental Health Act draft legislation
Reintroduction of H.R. 9550, Taking Action to Prevent Suicide Act (TAPS) and general border agent suicide prevention
Public Charge Comments for NPRM
Seeking H1-B visa fee exemption for psychologists.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Serena |
Davila |
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Kenneth |
Polishchuk |
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Doris |
Parfaite-Claude |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
Medicaid for Native American children
Native American student loan repayment
Value of Public Health Psychologists in Commissioned Corp of USPHS
HR 8318 Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Serena |
Davila |
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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
S.2645 DHS +Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
HR 6602: Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act
Lethal Means Safety Legislation
Draft CARE for First Responders Act
Status of DEA tele-prescribing flexibilities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Andrew |
Strickland |
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Ben |
Vonachen |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Telemental Health Care Access Act (H.R. 3884 / S. 2011)
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (H.R. 4206 / S. 1261)
Preservation of access to Medicaid
H.R 4619, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act
H.R. 4745/ S.2410, The Medicaid Bump Act
COMPLETE Care Act - S. 931/H.R. 2509
Improving Care for Youth Act (TBD)
Independent practice authority for psychologists in all Medicare-covered treatment settings
Valuation of psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment services
Availability of evaluation and management codes for use by prescribing psychologists
Hybrid payment models for primary care services
CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
Payment and Coding for Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Katherine |
McGuire |
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Scott |
Barstow |
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Julio |
Abreu |
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Andrew |
Strickland |
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Doris |
Parfaite-Claude |
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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
HR 1802 - SPARE Act
S.1226 and H.R. 2587 - Youth Mental Health Research Act
Kids Online Safety Act S.1748
Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act 2.0 S.836
National Institutes for Health Funding
S.146 and H.R. 633 - TAKE IT DOWN Act
Budget Reconciliation Bill - AI Moratorium
AI Chatbot regulations
H.R.2587 - Youth Mental Health Research 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 |
Katherine |
McGuire |
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Doris |
Parfaite-Claude |
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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. 2036, S. 925 Credit for Caring Act
H.R. 1151/S. 756 Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Preservation of tax exemption for associations and charitable organizations in budget reconciliation
H.R. 5145, Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act
Health care tax credits
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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Katherine |
McGuire |
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Karen |
Studwell |
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Serena |
Davila |
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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
S. 3466 Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act (the Honor Act)
HR 1987 / S.926 SAVING VETERANS LIVES Act
HR 4837/S. 3314 Written Informed Consent Act
S. 3245 Medical Integrity in Necessary Diagnostics for (MIND) Our Veterans Act of 2025
S. 1868 Critical Access for Veterans Care Act of 2025
S. 2397 CARING (Coordinating and Aligning Records to Improve and Normalize Governance) for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025 Privacy and Confidentiality, Return to Work Implementation
Fox Grant Suicide Prevention Program Reauthorization
Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP)
H.R. 740 / S. 275, Veterans ACCESS Act of 2025
H.R 1969, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act
S. 1139, Hope for Heroes Act
Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act (Draft)
VA psychology workforce shortages, Title 38
VA prescribing privileges for psychologists
Psychedelic assisted therapy
VA Research
Veteran Suicide Prevention
HR 5535 Veteran Service Recognition Act
VA Hiring Freeze Impact on Research
VA Clinical Practice Guidelines
S. 702/H.R. 2426 Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
Section 208 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code Conflict of Interest RE: VA Researchers
Veteran Reproductive Health Services
H.R. 5535 Veteran Service Recognition Act
S. 787 VetPAC Act of 2025
Response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) proposed rule on Reproductive Health Services (RIN 2900-AS31).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Katherine |
McGuire |
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Karen Conwell |
Smith |
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Serena |
Davila |
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Stefanie |
Reeves |
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Ben |
Vonachen |
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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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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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