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Filer Type and Name

Type:

OrganizationLobbyist

Lobbyist Name:

Mr. Gordon Hunter Bates,

Employer Name:

AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD

Identification Numbers

House Registrant ID:

31784

Senate Registrant ID:

682

Reporting Period

Year:

2026

Mid-Year (January 1 - June 30)

Year-End (July 1 - December 31)

Political Action Committee Names

Contributions

No Contributions

#0.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

01/05/2026

Payee:

Lonestar Victory Fund

Honoree:

John Cornyn

#1.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

01/21/2026

Payee:

Jim Justice for US Senate

Honoree:

Jim Justice

#2.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$3,500.00

Date:

2/12/26

Payee:

Whatley Victory Committee

Honoree:

Michael Whatley

#3.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/10/26

Payee:

Carol for Congress

Honoree:

Carol Miller

#4.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/16/26

Payee:

Friends of Todd Young

Honoree:

Todd Young

#5.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/16/26

Payee:

Ashley for Iowa

Honoree:

Ashley Hinson

#6.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Laurel Lee for Congress

Honoree:

Laurel Lee

#7.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Andy Barr for Senate

Honoree:

Andy Barr

#8.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,500.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Britt for Alabama

Honoree:

Katie Britt

#9.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,500.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Brett Guthrie for Congress

Honoree:

Brett Guthrie

#10.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,500.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Hal Rogers for Congress

Honoree:

Hal Rogers

#11.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Iowans for Zach Nunn

Honoree:

Zach Nunn

#12.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Van Orden for Congress

Honoree:

Van Orden

#13.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,750.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Sununu Senator

Honoree:

John Sununu

#14.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/30/26

Payee:

Rogers for Senate

Honoree:

Mike Rogers

#15.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,000.00

Date:

5/21/26

Payee:

Texans for John Cornyn

Honoree:

John Cornyn

#16.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/2/26

Payee:

Fry for Congress

Honoree:

Russell Fry

#17.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/17/26

Payee:

Bilirakis for Congress

Honoree:

Gus Bilirakis

#18.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/17/26

Payee:

Alvarado for Kentucky

Honoree:

Ralph Alvarado

#19.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/17/26

Payee:

Moran for Kansas

Honoree:

Nathaniel Moran

#20.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/17/26

Payee:

Andy Barr for Senate

Honoree:

Andy Barr

#21.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,500.00

Date:

6/17/26

Payee:

Womack for Congress

Honoree:

Steve Womack

#22.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/19/26

Payee:

Mike Lawler for Congress

Honoree:

Mike Lawler

#23.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Alvarado for Kentucky

Honoree:

Ralph Alvarado

#24.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Team Paxton

Honoree:

Ken Paxton

#25.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Jon Husted for Senate

Honoree:

Jon Husted

#26.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Matt Van Epps for Congress

Honoree:

Matt Van Epps

#27.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Kevin Hern for Senate

Honoree:

Kevin Hern

#28.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$5,000.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

NRCC

Honoree:

NRCC

#29.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Rick W. Allen for Congress

Honoree:

Rick W. Allen

#30.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Gary Palmer for Congress

Honoree:

Gary Palmer

#31.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,500.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Ted Cruz Victory Fund

Honoree:

Ted Cruz

#32.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/30/26

Payee:

Juan Ciscomani for Congress

Honoree:

Juan Ciscomani

#33.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$3,750.00

Date:

1/16/26

Payee:

NRSC

Honoree:

NRSC

#34.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$3,750.00

Date:

4/13/26

Payee:

NRSC

Honoree:

NRSC

Comments

Certification and Signature

I certify that I have read and am familiar with the provisions of the Standing Rules of the Senate and the Standing rules of the House of Representatives relating to the provision of gifts and travel. I have not provided, requested or directed a gift, including travel, to a Member of Congress or an officer or employee of either House of Congress with knowledge that receipt of the gift would violate rule XXXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate or rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives during this filing period.

Digitally Signed By:

Gordon Bates, 7/22/2026 12:00:50 PM