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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:

2025

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:

$1,500.00

Date:

9/3/25

Payee:

Rand Paul for US Senate

Honoree:

Rand Paul

#1.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

9/30/25

Payee:

Whatley Victory Committee

Honoree:

Michael Whatley

#2.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

11/17/25

Payee:

Comer for Congress

Honoree:

James Comer

#3.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

12/8/25

Payee:

Sam Graves for Congress

Honoree:

Sam Graves

#4.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

SEAL PAC

Honoree:

Tim Sheehy

#5.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

Husted for Senate

Honoree:

Jon Husted

#6.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$3,500.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

Sununu Senator

Honoree:

John Sununu

#7.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

Collins for Senator

Honoree:

Susan Collins

#8.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,500.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

Brett Guthrie for Congress

Honoree:

Brett Guthrie

#9.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

Andy Barr for Senate

Honoree:

Andy Barr

#10.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

12/29/25

Payee:

Hal Rogers for Congress

Honoree:

Hal Rogers

#11.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$3,750.00

Date:

7/16/25

Payee:

NRSC

Honoree:

NRSC

#12.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$3,750.00

Date:

10/16/25

Payee:

NRSC

Honoree:

NRSC

#13.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$5,000.00

Date:

9/4/25

Payee:

US Capitol Historical Society

Honoree:

Honorable Senator Mitch McConnell Portrait Fund

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, 1/29/2026 6:40:02 PM