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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 740 15th Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71278-12
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6. House ID# 359980000
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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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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: Ashley Morehouse |
Date | 4/22/2024 3:13:48 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed H.Res. 987 - Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.
Opposed H.R.7176 - Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024.
Called on DOE and the Biden-Harris administration to pause approvals of new LNG export permits and conduct a thorough analysis of the climate, environmental justice and consumer impacts of potential new export facilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Tiernan |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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Darien |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Sara |
Fontes |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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America |
Fitzpatrick |
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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
Urged Congress not to rescind or redirect the Inflation Reduction Acts investments in climate-smart agricultural and conservation practices.
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 |
Tiernan |
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Sara |
Chieffo |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed H.R. 6482, the Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act.
Opposed H.R. 7409, the HEATS (Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources) Act.
Opposed S.J.Res 38 disapproving of FHWA's tailored Buy America waiver and its veto override.
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 |
Tiernan |
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Sara |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Davis |
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Darien |
Davis |
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David |
Shadburn |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed H.R.1023 - To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund.
Urged the EPA to take action on coal ash to combat negative impacts on climate change.
Urged House subcommittee on energy to support the protection and restoration of the Columbia and Snake River salmon and steelhead populations,
Urged the EPA to get the lead out of schools and childcare facilities.
Opposed H.R.7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act.
Urged the EPA to strengthen the proposed EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Urged the EPA to stop exempting CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations) from reporting their emissions of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
Urged the Biden administration to swiftly finalize the PFAS drinking water standards.
Urged Congress to oppose the Congressional Review Act of EPAs Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter (or the PM NAAQS Rule).
Urged EPA to quickly finalize strongest possible Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter (or PM NAAQS Rule).
Urged Congress to oppose the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024, or the Smoggy Skies Act.
Urged the EPA to finalize the strongest possible multi pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and later.
Urged the EPA to finalize the strongest possible multi pollutant standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and later.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 1023, the legislation that would repeal the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP).
Urged EPA to finalize a strong Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule.
Urged EPA to finalize a strong Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.
Urged EPA to finalize strong carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants, and existing gas and coal-fired power plants.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Davis |
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Darien |
Davis |
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Shadburn |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) not to remove the D-1 protections.
Urged the DOI to reform the Revised Statue of 2477.
Opposed H.R.7408, Americas Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act.
Opposed HR 5499, Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act.
Urged the Biden-Harris administration to file a brief in support of Bad River Band.
Opposed H.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act
Urged the DOI to further revise the ESAs proposed rules.
Urged the USACE to not commence construction of Gulfport BUILD Road project.
Urged DOI to strengthen and increase protections for the Western Arctic/National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Tiernan |
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Sara |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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America |
Fitzpatrick |
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David |
Shadburn |
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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
Opposed anti-environmental, anti-sustainable investing, anti-democracy, and anti-civil rights policy riders in FY24 funding bills.
Supported increased federal appropriations for state and local election offices.
Opposed cuts to non-defense discretionary programs in FY25.
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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Sara |
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Madeleine |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Douglas |
Lindner |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose the Congressional Review Act resolution related to SECs recently finalized rule The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.
Urged SEC to quickly finalize strongest possible The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors rule.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Shadburn |
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Tiernan |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed H.Res.987- Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.
Urged the Biden administration to expand food choices in government cafeterias.
Urged the GSA to strengthen its proposed rule on regulating plastic packaging.
Supported Office of Personnel Management rule Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles.
Supported S. 1616/H.R. 3422, the Judiciary Act of 2023.
Supported S. 359/H.R. 926, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023.
Supported Including New Voters in the Electorate (INVITE) Act.
Supported S.3901/H.R.5322, the Time Off to Vote Act.
Urged Senators and White House to select environmental lawyers for federal judicial vacancies.
Urged Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure smooth integration of Automatic Voter Registration in states with applicable systems.
Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees.
Supported appointment of judges committed to environmental protection, democracy, and civil rights.
Urged Senate to investigate alleged corruption at the United States Supreme Court.
Urged Senate to reform Blue Slip tradition in order to allow more District Court nominees to be confirmed.
Supported confirmation of Nicole Berner as Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Supported confirmation of Adeel Mangi as Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Supported H.R. 1507, the Stop Corporate Capture Act.
Supported reform to the Senate filibuster rule.
Urged Senate to curtail judge shopping tactics by which certain plaintiffs effectively choose which federal District Judges preside over their cases.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), General Services Administration (GSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Darien |
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Fontes |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Douglas |
Lindner |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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America |
Fitzpatrick |
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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
Opposed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
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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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
Urged the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to incorporate Justice 40 commitments in the regulatory implementation of section 45X of the inflation reduction act.
Urged the Treasury to finalize 45V Hydrogen Tax Credit without major loopholes and changes made to the fossil fuel-based hydrogen guidance.
Urged the Treasury to release additional guidance allowing offshore wind projects to utilize the energy communities tax credit.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 DOC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported S.51/H.R. 51, the Washington. D.C. Admission Act.
Opposed Congressional intervention in District of Columbia local issues.
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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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported executive action to ensure full implementation of President Bidens Executive Order Promoting Access to Voting.
Supported S.4/H.R.14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Supported S. 1/H.R. 11, the Freedom to Vote Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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?
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